Structural Inspector

Kseng; Logan Township, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Engineers, P.C. is seeking a Structural Inspector to support bridge inspection, rehabilitation, and steel repair projects. The role requires reviewing plans, shop drawings, and project specifications while ensuring compliance with agency standards.

The candidate will inspect high-strength bolted connections, monitor jacking operations, and document field activities. Experience with bridge bearing rehab and painting is preferred, with OSHA 30 certification and CWI eligibility a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing bridge construction inspection or bridge steel repair inspection.
• Experience inspecting bridge rehabilitation or structural steel repair projects for transportation agencies or consulting engineering firms.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (Current).
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred but not required.
• Experience with structural steel painting and coating inspections.
• Experience with bridge bearing replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Familiarity with NJDOT, DRPA, or PennDOT construction specifications and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of bridge steel repair, rehabilitation, and structural steel construction activities.
• Review and interpret contract plans, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and project specifications.
• Inspect high-strength bolted connections in accordance with project specifications, including Turn-of-the-Nut method, torque testing, and verification of bolt installation procedures.
• Monitor bridge jacking and structural support operations during rehabilitation work.
• Observe steel removal, member replacement, strengthening, bearing replacement, and structural repairs.
• Verify compliance with contract requirements, approved shop drawings, and agency specifications.
• Inspect contractor quality control procedures and document deficiencies.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photographic documentation, and quantity records.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, Contractors, and Owner representatives.
• Attend progress meetings and assist in resolving field construction issues.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with OSHA safety regulations and project safety requirements.

Skills

Proactive

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Bridge inspection

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

AWS CWI (preferred)

Job description

Description

KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing transportation and public infrastructure construction services for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Position: Structural Inspector

Reports to: Project Manager/Resident Engineer

General Qualities:

• Proactive self-starter.
• Provides the necessary technical support to the Project Manager/Resident Engineer.
• Physically capable of climbing bridge superstructure and substructure elements, carrying ladders, use of boat and being exposed to severe weather conditions, carrying large gear bags/equipment as necessary, working on walkways.
• Ability to work in a team environment on bridge related projects.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection of bridge steel repair, rehabilitation, and structural steel construction activities.
• Review and interpret contract plans, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and project specifications.
• Inspect high-strength bolted connections in accordance with project specifications, including:
• Turn-of-the-Nut method
• Torque testing
• Verification of bolt installation procedures
• Monitor bridge jacking and structural support operations during rehabilitation work.
• Observe steel removal, member replacement, strengthening, bearing replacement, and structural repairs.
• Verify compliance with contract requirements, approved shop drawings, and agency specifications.
• Inspect contractor quality control procedures and document deficiencies.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photographic documentation, and quantity records.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, Contractors, and Owner representatives.
• Attend progress meetings and assist in resolving field construction issues.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with OSHA safety regulations and project safety requirements.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing bridge construction inspection or bridge steel repair inspection.
• Experience inspecting bridge rehabilitation or structural steel repair projects for transportation agencies or consulting engineering firms.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (Current).
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred but not required.
• Experience with structural steel painting and coating inspections.
• Experience with bridge bearing replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Familiarity with NJDOT, DRPA, or PennDOT construction specifications and inspection procedures.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridges structures
• Work safely alongside active vehicular traffic .
• Use safely bridge access equipment (examples, ladder, mobile elevated work platforms).
• The ability to perform inspections without undue fear of heights.
• Able to use fall protection.
• Climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, reaching above head.
• Good sense of balance.
• Walk on uneven or challenging terrain.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Training: OSHA 30, Fall protection.

Professional Development:

• Actively participates in professional development and training and licensing

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.