Bridge Inspector

About the Role

HDR Engineering is looking for a Bridge Inspector to join our South Carolina team. This position may be based out of any of the following HDR offices:
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Fort Mill. The Bridge Inspector will perform bridge inspections, office engineering (rating, rehab/repair design, CADD), and assist the Team Leader in preparing reports in accordance with NBIS on a regular basis.

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load calculations.
• Work in a team environment and independently while acquiring knowledge and experience in engineering.
• Support HDR's national inspection program on an occasional basis.
• Perform and update load rating analyses using commercial software such as BrR.
• Assist with bridge rehabilitation and design efforts.
• Coordinate and schedule with clients, subcontractors, and railroads to meet inspection deadlines on time.
• Perform other duties as needed.

The position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasional night work and weekends, walking long distances on uneven surfaces.

• Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards such as warm and cold temperatures, water, work‑at‑height, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures.
• Local candidates are preferred.

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of bridge/structural inspection, rating experience or design experience.
• Completion of NHI 130055 "Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges" training.
• Experience with SCDOT bridge inspections according to BIGD and SCDOT load ratings according to LRGD.
• CADD experience;
  Micro Station preferred.
• Experience with Project Wise, Google Earth and Bluebeam.
• Willing to work with other disciplines (bridge, roadway, hydraulic, construction, planning) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record and be able to travel for multiple night stays during the week and on weekends.
• Strong client relationship skills.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
• HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

South Carolina – Charleston (Primary location). Other offices:
Columbia, Greenville, and Fort Mill.

Full‑time, Regular.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.