In-Service Bridge Inspection Intern

RS&H Talent Acquisition; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking an In-Service Bridge Inspection Intern for Summer 2027. This field-based role involves working outdoors on active construction sites and supporting field inspection, documentation, and data collection under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience in construction management and bridge inspection while contributing to project records, daily logs, and reports under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured for field travel and site access.
• Interest in outdoor work and tolerance for weather conditions.
• Basic mathematical calculations and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field inspection activities under the direction of experienced team members.
• Conduct field tests and collect project data.
• Observe construction in progress to verify workmanship and materials meet plans and specs.
• Record quantities of materials received or used.
• Maintain daily documentation of construction and inspection activities.
• Keep daily logs of construction activities and quantities used for contractor payment.
• Assist with maintaining as-built plans and field books.
• Help prepare daily construction reports, contract item lists, and final project records.
• Perform limited project functions within the scope of a larger construction project and serve as a field or project technician as assigned.

Skills

Field inspection

Documentation

Data collection

Mathematics basics

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

RS&H is currently seeking an In-Service Bridge Inspection Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This is a field-based opportunity that involves working outdoors on active construction sites.

As part of the construction management team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while expanding your knowledge of construction management and inspection. Under the direct supervision and technical guidance of experienced team members, you’ll support field inspection, documentation, data collection, and other activities that contribute to successful project delivery.

In this role, you may:

• Perform routine field inspection activities under the direction of experienced team members.
• Conduct field tests and collect project data.
• Observe construction in progress to help verify that workmanship and materials are in reasonable compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Record quantities of materials received or used.
• Maintain daily documentation of construction and inspection activities.
• Keep daily logs of construction activities and quantities used for contractor payment.
• Assist with maintaining as-built plans and field books.
• Help prepare daily construction reports, contract item lists, and final project records.
• Perform limited project functions within the scope of a larger construction project and serve as a field or project technician as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field.
• Have a valid driver’s license, be insurable, and be able to safely operate a vehicle on highways and construction sites.
• Have an interest in working outdoors and the ability to tolerate exposure to the elements.
• Be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and follow technical instructions.
• Demonstrate basic organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.

This opportunity provides practical, field-based experience for students interested in construction management and bridge inspection. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals while building your understanding of construction inspection, project documentation, quality requirements, and field operations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. RS&H’s Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.