Service Bridge Inspector

RS&H is seeking a Bridge Inspector to join our growing Bridge Inspection & Preservation team. If you enjoy being in the field, seeing new places, and taking on different inspection challenges, this role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of structures and inspection programs throughout the United States. One assignment might involve supporting a routine bridge inspection crew, while the next could include a complex structure, ancillary structures, transit infrastructure, or specialized access using UBITs, aerial lifts, boats, climbing systems, or UAS.

You'll work alongside experienced inspectors, team leaders, and engineers while continuing to expand your technical and specialized inspection skills. We’re looking for someone who is ready to take ownership of their portion of a field assignment - safely access the structure, identify and document deficiencies, and contribute to high-quality inspection deliverables.

• Support a Qualified Team Leader with routine and in-depth inspections of in-service bridges, culverts, and ancillary structures.
• Participate in field inspections under the direction of a team leader.
• Identify, measure, photograph, and document structural deficiencies and changes in condition through field notes and photographs.
• Assist with report preparation including bridge inspection reports, bridge scoping reports, and other related documentation.
• Work with the Team Leader to ensure field activities are completed in a safe manner.
• Support bridge scoping, structural assessments, and repair and preservation evaluations between field assignments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

This position supports inspection programs throughout the United States, and travel is an important part of the role. Assignments may range from several days to more than a week and can include both urban and remote locations. Our teams work on a variety of structure types and inspection programs, giving inspectors the opportunity to gain experience across different clients, environments, access methods, and geographic regions rather than being limited to a single bridge inventory.

Candidates should be comfortable traveling by vehicle and commercial air and working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.

We’re looking for candidates with a minimum of 4 years of bridge, structural, or construction inspection experience who are ready to take on moderately complex field assignments and continue developing technically.

• Applicable FHWA/NHI bridge inspection training.
• Experience supporting bridge inspections in the field.
• Working knowledge of bridge components, deterioration, structural deficiencies, and condition assessment.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate inspection documentation.
• Experience working at heights, around traffic, over water, and in varying field conditions.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the United States.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel by vehicle and commercial air.

• NSTM inspections
• Ancillary structure inspections
• Complex or major bridge inspections
• SPRAT or rope access
• NDE/NDT
• Railroad or transit structures
• Tunnel inspections
• UAS/drone operations
• UBITs, aerial lifts, or specialized access equipment
• Bridge preservation and repair
• Digital inspection platforms, GIS, reality capture, or other emerging inspection technologies
• Multiple state DOT bridge inspection qualifications
• BS or AS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Candidates do not need to possess every specialty. We’re looking for strong bridge inspectors who want to broaden their…