Senior Bridge Inspector

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Inspector to support CEI services on a major bridge rehabilitation program in the Savannah, GA area. You will verify contractor compliance, lead inspections of stay cables, bearings, and expansion joints, and supervise junior staff.

Night and weekend work may be required. Qualifications include extensive cable-stayed bridge experience, ability to interpret drawings, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience on complex bridges with cable-stayed systems.
• Strong knowledge of cable-stayed bridge components and replacement methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Proven lead inspector experience on major bridge projects.

Responsibilities

• Verify contractor compliance with plans, specs, QC procedures, and safety.
• Lead CEI Senior Bridge Inspector on a major project.
• Inspect cable-stayed systems, stay cables, anchorages, dampers, protective systems.
• Monitor bridge movements during cable replacement.
• Inspect traffic control implementation per approved plan.
• Lead inspections for stay cable replacement and bearing/expansion joint work.
• Conduct independent inspections of complex construction processes.
• Supervise lower-level inspectors.
• Prepare daily inspection reports with photos and observations.

Skills

Bridge inspections

Cable-stayed bridges

Communication

Night/weekend work

Reading drawings/specs

Field measurements

Education

Bachelor in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Associate degree in related field

High School Diploma/GED with extensive bridge experience

GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification

OHSA 30hr

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

WTS for Traffic Control

PTI/PCI Certification

Tools

GDOT standards

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Inspector to support Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services on a major bridge rehabilitation and maintenance program in the Savannah, Georgia area. This position will support complex construction activities involving replacement of stay cable systems, bridge bearings, expansion joints, and associated structural components on a major cable-stayed bridge structure.

Responsibilities

• Verify contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, quality control procedures, and safety requirements.
• Serve as the lead CEI Senior Bridge Inspector on a major bridge rehabilitation project.
• Perform inspections of cable-stayed bridge systems, including stay cables, anchorages, dampers, HDPE sheathing, corrosion protection systems, and other structural installation components.
• Monitor bridge movements and structural behavior during cable replacement operations.
• Inspect implementation of traffic control based on the approved traffic control plan, access systems, and fall protection measures during inspection and construction activities.
• Lead inspection efforts for stay cable replacement, bridge bearing replacement, expansion joint installation, and structural modifications.
• Conduct independent inspections of complex bridge construction processes such specialized lifting, rigging, and access systems , materials, and structural systems.
• Supervise lower-level inspectors.
• Participate in pre-construction, progress, and closeout meetings
• Perform field measurements and maintain contract documentation.

Prepare daily inspection reports along photographs, technical observations and issue identification.

Here's What You'll Need

• Construction engineering and inspection experience on complex bridges with significant cable-stayed bridge experience.
• Excellent understanding of cable-stayed bridge systems and cable replacement methodologies.
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Post-tensioning inspection experience.
• Thorough knowledge of bridge construction specifications and GDOT standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Valid driver license and ability to work nights and weekends.

Here's what you'll need

• High School Diploma/GED with 15 years construction experience involving 8 complex bridge projects; or Associate degree with 10 years construction experience involving 6 complex bridge projects; or Bachelor degree (In Civil or Structural Engineering or Construction Management) with 7 years construction experience involving 4 complex bridge projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience of the above.
• At least one representative project shall show experience involving stay cable bridge construction or cable replacement (Maintenance).
• Required Certifications (or ability to obtain)
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification
• OHSA 30hr
• GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control)
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector
• WTS for Traffic Control
• PTI/PCI Certification

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on August 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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