Bridge Safety Assistant Inspector

Volkert Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top engineering design firm located in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Bridge Safety Assistant Inspector to assist with inspections of structures across Maryland and Virginia. The candidate must have proficiency in national bridge inspection methods and report writing. Benefits include competitive compensation, a 401(k) with employer matching, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This is an excellent opportunity for growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience highly preferred.
• Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge inspection of culverts to large complex bridges.
• Develop inspection reports and review.
• Office responsibilities will include report writing, review and data entry.

Skills

Understanding of national bridge inspection methods

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to travel within Maryland and Virginia

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

Valid driver's license

Bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Safety Assistant Inspector to support our Mid-Atlantic Region located in Springfield, VA. This position will cover northern VA.

The candidate will be an Assistant Inspector helping to perform bridge safety inspections, writing, and reviewing inspection reports. The candidate will visit various bridges throughout Maryland and Virginia to provide assistance with structural inspections of bridges and other structures.

What you're doing:

• Perform bridge inspection of culverts to large complex bridges and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)
• Develop inspection reports and review
• Office responsibilities will include report writing, review and data entry

What you need to have:

• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to travel within Maryland and Virginia, occasional overnight stays may be required
• Ability to climb ladders, and work at heights
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of 1 year of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience highly preferred
• Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is preferred but not required

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference".

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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