Senior Underwater Bridge Inspector & Dive Safety Lead

Volkert Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off & holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector to support our Southeast Region in Maitland, Tampa, Miami, or Sunrise, FL.

The role involves bridge safety inspections, writing and reviewing reports, and mentoring junior divers/inspectors. You will visit bridges across Florida and possibly the United States, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and coordinate with project engineers and topside teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bridge inspection experience is required.
• Commercial diving certification (ADCI or equivalent) with 5+ years of commercial diving experience.
• Strong understanding of bridge substructure design and deterioration mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate substructure elements 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 experience

Diving supervision

Report writing

MS Word & Excel

OSHA/diving safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector to support our Southeast Region in Maitland, Tampa, Miami, or Sunrise, FL.

The role involves bridge safety inspections, writing and reviewing reports, and mentoring junior divers/inspectors. You will visit bridges across Florida and possibly the United States, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and coordinate with project engineers and topside teams.