Senior Underwater Bridge Inspector & Dive Team Lead

Volkert, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking aSenior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector to support the Southeast Region, based in Maitland/Tampa/Miami/Sunrise, FL. You will assess bridge substructures, perform underwater inspections, and lead junior inspectors on safety and reporting tasks.

The role requires extensive bridge inspection experience, ADCI certification, and the ability to travel across Florida. It offers growth in a national design firm with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bridge inspection experience.
• Commercial diving certification (ADCI) with 5+ years of commercial diving experience.
• Willingness to travel out of state; overnight stays may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory MVR.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

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 expertise

Underwater inspection experience

Diving certification

Leadership/mentorship

Report writing

Safety protocols

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Volkert, Inc. is seeking aSenior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector to support the Southeast Region, based in Maitland/Tampa/Miami/Sunrise, FL. You will assess bridge substructures, perform underwater inspections, and lead junior inspectors on safety and reporting tasks.

The role requires extensive bridge inspection experience, ADCI certification, and the ability to travel across Florida. It offers growth in a national design firm with comprehensive benefits.