Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector - ESOP

Volkert Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term & Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector for the Southeast Region in Maitland/Tampa/Miami/Sunrise, FL. The role focuses on bridge safety inspections, writing and reviewing reports, and mentoring junior inspectors.

Responsibilities include field inspections across Florida, training assistants, and ensuring dive safety procedures. Strong diving credentials and travel willingness are essential for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bridge inspection experience.

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

Commercial diving

SNBI knowledge

Mentoring capability

Safety training compliance

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwater Certified Bridge Inspector for the Southeast Region in Maitland/Tampa/Miami/Sunrise, FL. The role focuses on bridge safety inspections, writing and reviewing reports, and mentoring junior inspectors.

Responsibilities include field inspections across Florida, training assistants, and ensuring dive safety procedures. Strong diving credentials and travel willingness are essential for this hands-on role.