Bridge Inspector - MassDOT / VHI

Metro Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates is seeking a Bridge Inspector to support MassDOT bridge inspection assignments, including Vehicular Highway Infrastructure (VHI) projects. This role suits a detail-oriented professional with experience assessing bridges, documenting field conditions, and working with inspection teams.

The position involves field inspections, reporting, and travel across Massachusetts to ensure safety and compliance with MassDOT procedures.

Qualifications

• Bridge inspection or transportation infrastructure experience.
• Ability to interpret plans and prepare clear field documentation.
• Strong observation, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Massachusetts.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of bridges and associated structural components.
• Identify and document deterioration, damage, deficiencies, and maintenance needs.
• Inspect bridge decks, superstructures, substructures, bearings, joints, drainage systems, and related features.
• Record field measurements, photographs, condition observations, and inspection findings.
• Assist with inspection reports, condition assessments, and repair recommendations.
• Review available plans, previous inspection reports, and maintenance records before field assignments.
• Coordinate with inspection team leaders, engineers, agency representatives, and access or traffic-control personnel.
• Follow applicable MassDOT inspection procedures, project requirements, and safety practices.
• Promptly report potentially critical findings through established procedures.

Skills

Bridge inspection experience

Plan interpretation

Field documentation

Teamwork

Outdoor fieldwork

Valid driver's license

Education

Civil/structural engineering education

Tools

Inspection reporting software

Digital field documentation tools

Job description

An award-winning engineering consulting firm is seeking a Bridge Inspector to support Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) bridge inspection assignments, including Vehicular Highway Infrastructure (VHI) projects.

This opportunity is suited to a detail-oriented professional with experience assessing bridges and transportation structures, documenting field conditions, and working effectively with inspection teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of bridges and associated structural components.

• Identify and document deterioration, damage, deficiencies, and maintenance needs.

• Inspect bridge decks, superstructures, substructures, bearings, joints, drainage systems, and related features.

• Record field measurements, photographs, condition observations, and inspection findings.

• Assist with inspection reports, condition assessments, and repair recommendations.

• Review available plans, previous inspection reports, and maintenance records before field assignments.

• Coordinate with inspection team leaders, engineers, agency representatives, and access or traffic-control personnel.

• Follow applicable MassDOT inspection procedures, project requirements, and safety practices.

• Promptly report potentially critical findings through established procedures.

Qualifications

• Relevant bridge inspection, structural engineering, or transportation infrastructure experience.

• Familiarity with bridge components, construction materials, deterioration mechanisms, and inspection methods.

• Ability to interpret structural plans and prepare clear, accurate field documentation.

• Strong observation, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to perform outdoor fieldwork and travel to project sites throughout Massachusetts.

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Experience

• Previous MassDOT bridge inspection assignments.

• Experience supporting VHI projects.

• Civil or structural engineering education, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Applicable bridge inspection training or certifications.

• Familiarity with inspection reporting software and digital field documentation.