Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector

Volkert, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Student debt retirement match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector to support the Southeast Region in Maitland, Tampa, Miami, or Sunrise, FL. The role requires a minimum of five years in bridge inspection and a current ADCI diving certification, with the ability to travel across Florida and beyond.

You will inspect bridge substructures, document results, and prepare formal reports. You will mentor junior inspectors, oversee dive safety, and work with project engineers to address structural

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bridge inspection experience.
• Commercial diving certification (ADCI or equivalent) with 5+ years of diving experience.
• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods and related reports.
• Proven ability to train and mentor junior inspectors.
• Ability to travel and work at heights or in varied underwater conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate substructure elements for scour, corrosion, cracking, and marine growth impact.
• Document findings with photos, sketches, and field notes; prepare formal inspection reports.
• Mentor and supervise junior divers/inspectors; monitor dive safety protocols.
• Coordinate with topside inspection teams and project engineers on structural concerns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA diving regulations and client safety plans.
• Operate and maintain underwater inspection equipment.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Commercial diving

Safety training

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector to support our Southeast Region located in Maitland, FL, Tampa, FL, Miami, FL, or Sunrise, FL.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

The candidate will be performing bridge safety inspections, writing, and reviewing inspection reports. Additionally, the candidate will be asked to assist with training of assistant inspectors as needed. The candidate will visit various bridges throughout Florida and possibly the United States to aid with structural inspections of bridges and other structures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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)

What You Need To Have

• Minimum of 5 years of bridge inspection experience is required
• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods, Specifications for the Nation Bridge Inventory (SNBI), evaluations, and report preparation is required
• Commercial diving certification (ADCI or equivalent) with 5+ years of commercial diving experience
• Demonstrated experience in high-hazard, complex underwater inspection work
• Strong understanding of bridge substructure design and deterioration mechanisms
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding of FDOT applications is preferred
• Ability to travel out of state, overnight stays may be required
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights (50'+) and in varied underwater conditions
• Boat operation skills are preferred.
• Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is required with the completion of FHWA/NHI 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training preferred if 130055 was completed more than 5 years ago
• Successful completion of FHWA/NHI 130078 Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM), FHWA/NHI 130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection, and FHWA/NHI 130087 Inspection of Ancillary Highway Structures are highly preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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