Senior Bridge Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an experienced Senior Bridge Inspector to support CEI on a major bridge rehabilitation and maintenance program in Savannah, GA. You will verify contractor compliance, lead inspections of stay cables, bearings, expansion joints, and related components, and supervise junior inspectors during complex construction activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring bridge movements during cable replacement, inspecting traffic control, and ensuring adherence to GDOT standards and project

Qualifications

• Experience on complex bridges with cable-stayed bridge experience.
• Strong knowledge of cable-stayed bridge systems and replacement methods.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Post-tensioning inspection experience.
• Knowledge of GDOT standards and bridge construction specs.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work nights and weekends.

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, including 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.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Cable-stayed bridges

Post-tensioning inspection

Drawings interpretation

GDOT standards

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification

OHSA 30hr

GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control)

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

WTS for Traffic Control

PTI/PCI Certification

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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