Structural Inspector

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.
• Cook up 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$50 - $60 per hour