Bridge Safety Inspector — Fieldwork, PA Travel Paid

TPD; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TPD is hiring experienced Certified Bridge Safety Inspectors for roles based in Pennsylvania offices, including Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and others. The job requires at least 2 years of related experience, a collaborative mindset, and readiness to travel within PA.

A CBI or willingness to complete the training to become one is required. Valid driver's license and comfort with outdoor inspections are essential.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is desirable but not required.
• Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) or willingness to complete a 3-week training course and pass the test to become a CBI.
• Willingness and ability to work both indoors and outdoors during all types of weather and year-round.
• Inspections may be performed day or night, with work periods longer than 8 hours.
• Ability to navigate around bridge structures, traversing rugged terrain, heights, and waterways.
• Willingness to travel within PA (Travel time is paid).
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparation of bridge inspections by collecting existing bridge reports and data, gathering equipment, and coordinating inspection routes.
• Review and interpret plans and site layouts to obtain information about bridges.
• Inspect bridge superstructures, substructures, approaches, safety features, and signing for structural integrity and NBIS compliance.
• Assign Condition and Appraisal ratings to bridge components per agency guidelines.
• Enter collected bridge inspection data into PennDOT's BMS3 Bridge Management system.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

TPD is hiring experienced Certified Bridge Safety Inspectors for roles based in Pennsylvania offices, including Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and others. The job requires at least 2 years of related experience, a collaborative mindset, and readiness to travel within PA.

A CBI or willingness to complete the training to become one is required. Valid driver's license and comfort with outdoor inspections are essential.