Certified Bridge Inspector

Burgess & Niple; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking an experienced Certified Bridge Inspector to join our bridge inspection team in Tampa, FL. You will conduct routine and fracture-critical inspections, document conditions, and mentor junior inspectors while staying current on best practices in bridge maintenance.

Join a firm with a long-standing commitment to infrastructure safety and sustainability. The role offers field and leadership opportunities, with training and growth through project teams in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bridge inspection experience.
• FHWA-NHI-130055 Bridge Inspection certification required; additional NHI coursework preferred.
• SPRAT certification a plus; rope access training provided.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine, in-depth, and fracture-critical inspections of bridges and ancillary structures, assessing structural components for deterioration and deficiencies
• Document bridge conditions and prepare inspection reports using tablet-based field applications
• Access structures using industrial rope access, adapted climbing techniques, or mechanical access equipment
• Mentor and direct the Assistant Bridge Inspector as part of a project team
• Stay current on bridge design, maintenance, and inspection best practices

Skills

Bridge inspection experience

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FHWA-NHI-130055 Bridge Inspection certification

SPRAT certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Rope access

Climbing

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our established and growing bridge inspection team where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and integrity of critical transportation infrastructure. As a Certified Bridge Inspector, you’ll take on meaningful field work, lead a team, and build on your career in a role that offers both technical challenge and long-term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct routine, in-depth, and fracture-critical inspections of bridges and ancillary structures, assessing structural components for deterioration and deficiencies
• Document bridge conditions and prepare inspection reports using tablet-based field applications
• Access structures using industrial rope access, adapted climbing techniques, or mechanical access equipment
• Mentor and direct the Assistant Bridge Inspector as part of a project team
• Stay current on bridge design, maintenance, and inspection best practices

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of bridge inspection experience
• FHWA-NHI-130055 Bridge Inspection certification required; additional NHI coursework preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• SPRAT certification a plus; rope access training provided
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to climb large structures, lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors 80% of the time in all weather conditions, including near live traffic
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

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