Bridge Inspector
Jackson, MSFull-timePosted 1w agoStill listed today
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Volkert is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspector to support its Gulf Region, with work based in Mississippi. The role performs field inspections of bridges and related structures, documents findings, and supports the development and review of inspection reports. Work includes both field and office tasks, with travel to structures as needed to help ensure the safety and integrity of critical infrastructure.
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Are we the road to your future?
We are currently seeking an experienced Bridge Inspector to support our Gulf Region, with work based in Mississippi.
In this role, you’ll perform bridge safety inspections and support the development and review of inspection reports. You’ll work both in the field and the office, traveling to various structures to help ensure the safety and integrity of critical infrastructure.
What you’ll be doing:
- Perform inspections on structures ranging from culverts to large, complex bridges and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)
- Document findings and assist in developing detailed inspection reports
- Review inspection data and reports for accuracy and completeness
- Complete office tasks including report writing, data entry, and documentation
What you need to have:
- Ability to travel, including overnight stays as needed
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
Bonus points if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- EI (Engineer-in-Training) certification
- 1+ year of bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection experience
- Knowledge of national bridge inspection standards and reporting practices
- Successful completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training
Why Volkert? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.
Key Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. #LI-DNI Mississippi
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