Senior Underwater Bridge Inspector & Dive Lead

Volkert, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector to support the Southeast Region in Maitland, FL, Tampa, FL, Miami, FL, or Sunrise, FL. You will inspect bridges underwater, document findings, and mentor junior divers while following safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires at least 5 years of bridge inspection experience and a commercial diving certification, with travel across Florida and possibly the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bridge inspection experience.
• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods, SNBI, evaluations, and report preparation.
• Commercial diving certification with 5+ years of commercial diving experience.
• Ability to travel out of state and overnight stays may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate substructure elements (piles, footings, seawalls, fenders) for scour, corrosion, cracking, and marine growth impact.
• Document findings with photos, sketches, and detailed field notes; prepare formal inspection reports.
• Mentor and supervise junior divers/inspectors; oversee dive safety protocols and equipment checks.
• Coordinate with topside inspection teams and project engineers on structural concerns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA commercial diving regulations and client-specific safety plans.
• Operate and maintain underwater inspection equipment (cameras, sonar, NDT tools).

Skills

Bridge inspection

Diving certification

Leadership/mentoring

MS Word & Excel

Travel availability

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Underwater inspection equipment

Commercial diving certification

Job description

Volkert, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector to support the Southeast Region in Maitland, FL, Tampa, FL, Miami, FL, or Sunrise, FL. You will inspect bridges underwater, document findings, and mentor junior divers while following safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires at least 5 years of bridge inspection experience and a commercial diving certification, with travel across Florida and possibly the United States.