Bridge Structural Inspector - Field Inspection & Safety

Kseng; Logan Township, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Engineers, P.C. is seeking a Structural Inspector to support bridge inspection, rehabilitation, and steel repair projects. The role requires reviewing plans, shop drawings, and project specifications while ensuring compliance with agency standards.

The candidate will inspect high-strength bolted connections, monitor jacking operations, and document field activities. Experience with bridge bearing rehab and painting is preferred, with OSHA 30 certification and CWI eligibility a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing bridge construction inspection or bridge steel repair inspection.
• Experience inspecting bridge rehabilitation or structural steel repair projects for transportation agencies or consulting engineering firms.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (Current).
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred but not required.
• Experience with structural steel painting and coating inspections.
• Experience with bridge bearing replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Familiarity with NJDOT, DRPA, or PennDOT construction specifications and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of bridge steel repair, rehabilitation, and structural steel construction activities.
• Review and interpret contract plans, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and project specifications.
• Inspect high-strength bolted connections in accordance with project specifications, including Turn-of-the-Nut method, torque testing, and verification of bolt installation procedures.
• Monitor bridge jacking and structural support operations during rehabilitation work.
• Observe steel removal, member replacement, strengthening, bearing replacement, and structural repairs.
• Verify compliance with contract requirements, approved shop drawings, and agency specifications.
• Inspect contractor quality control procedures and document deficiencies.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photographic documentation, and quantity records.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, Contractors, and Owner representatives.
• Attend progress meetings and assist in resolving field construction issues.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with OSHA safety regulations and project safety requirements.

Skills

Proactive

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Bridge inspection

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

AWS CWI (preferred)

Job description

KS Engineers, P.C. is seeking a Structural Inspector to support bridge inspection, rehabilitation, and steel repair projects. The role requires reviewing plans, shop drawings, and project specifications while ensuring compliance with agency standards.

The candidate will inspect high-strength bolted connections, monitor jacking operations, and document field activities. Experience with bridge bearing rehab and painting is preferred, with OSHA 30 certification and CWI eligibility a plus.