Bridge Inspector Graduate

Come join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and be part of a talented and energetic team that provides superior service to our clients, while enjoying camaraderie with your colleagues and the knowledge that you are helping to better our surrounding communities and the world through the projects we bring to reality.

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, is seeking a motivated and experienced Bridge Inspector to join our growing bridge safety inspection practice. This role involves assisting bridge inspection team leaders in performing in-depth structural condition assessments and preparing thorough inspection reports compliant with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong education and background in fields related to bridge inspection including engineering, construction, and field sciences, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

• Assisting in performing field inspections to include bridge, culvert, tunnel, and ancillary highway safety inspections and other structural condition assessments and preparing safety inspection reports.
• Planning and organization of a bridge safety inspection or a group of bridge safety inspections.
• Coordinating and field liaison of various access equipment and maintenance of traffic providers as well as the owner/agency as appropriate.
• Coordinating with vendors, subconsultants, and owners/agencies in the field and/or office.
• Obtaining guidance from Bridge Inspection Team Leaders and Bridge Engineers to resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Complying with and adhering to project, Market Sector/Service Line, and Company quality assurance/quality control procedures.
• Adhering to project budget and schedule.
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Practice Leaders, Market Sector/Service Line Leaders, Project Managers, and other senior management.
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members.

• Effective utilization of current company software programs for word processing, e‑mail, accounting, and information management.
• Preparation of effective and concise documents and correspondence.
• Presentation skills to a variety of groups.
• Client‑oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services.
• Dedication to professional development, colleague success, and advancement of the engineering profession.
• Travel an average of 50% of the time.
• Work times both inside and outside normal working hours (nighttime) and on weekends.
• Work outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather.
• Stand, walk, and climb for 8+ hours a day.
• Lift 50‑60 lbs and operate bridge safety inspection equipment.
• Work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a VDOT background check.

• Graduation from or expected graduation within the next 6 months from an ABET‑accredited 4‑, 5‑, or 6‑year undergraduate degree program in one of the following majors:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Building Construction, Environmental or other Field Science related degrees
• Post‑graduate degree in any of the above degree programs given additional consideration.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) credential desirable.
• Certification as a Level I, II, III, or IV Bridge Safety Inspector under NICET desirable.
• Minimum of two (2) years of bridge experience in design, inspection, construction, or other engineering or science related field desirable.
• Successful completion of NHI Course #130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges desirable.
• Successful completion of NHI Course #130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training as per NBIS requirements desirable.
• Successful completion of NHI Course #130078 Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) and NHI Course #130087 Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures desirable.
• Knowledge and familiarity of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection, and the Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual…