Bridge Structural Inspector – Field & Rehab Projects

KS Engineers PC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurances

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short/long-term disability

Term life insurance

Job summary

KS Engineers PC is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm providing transportation and public infrastructure services. We seek a Structural Inspector with 5+ years of bridge inspection experience, capable of working on-site, interpreting plans, and coordinating with engineers and contractors.

The role requires physical ability to access bridges, work in challenging weather, and adherence to OSHA safety rules. OSHA 30 and familiarity with PennDOT/DRPA/NJDOT specs are assets.

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.

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; 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

Bridge inspection

Field inspections

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

KS Engineers PC is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm providing transportation and public infrastructure services. We seek a Structural Inspector with 5+ years of bridge inspection experience, capable of working on-site, interpreting plans, and coordinating with engineers and contractors.

The role requires physical ability to access bridges, work in challenging weather, and adherence to OSHA safety rules. OSHA 30 and familiarity with PennDOT/DRPA/NJDOT specs are assets.