Bridge Inspector

Bridge Inspection

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Bridge Inspector who will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of bridge safety inspection projects for a variety of federal, state, municipal, and private infrastructure clients under the close supervision and guidance of a nationally-certified bridge inspection team leader or bridge engineer. Typical responsibilities include 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. May be required to perform other duties as assigned which include the planning and organization of a bridge safety inspection or a group of bridge safety inspections, and the coordination and field liaison of various access equipment and maintenance of traffic providers as well as the owner/agency as appropriate.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Serving as a Bridge Inspector for NBIS bridge safety inspections
• Preparing accurate and complete bridge safety inspection reports
• Performing or assisting in the development and calculation of bridge element quantities
• Directing the work of CADD technicians as appropriate
• Coordinating with vendors, subconsultants, and owners/agencies as appropriate in the field and/or office
• Obtaining guidance from Bridge Inspection Team Leaders and Bridge Engineers as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
• Complying with and adhering to project, Market Sector/Service Line, and Company quality assurance/quality control procedures as appropriate
• Adhering to project budget and schedule
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the 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

• Ability to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management
• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
• Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession
• Travel an average of 50% of the time
• Work may involve times 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
• Be able to lift 50-60 lbs and operate bridge safety inspection equipment
• Be able to work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Be able to pass a VDOT background check

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional post-secondary course work in an engineering or science related discipline preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of bridge experience in design, inspection, construction or other engineering or science related field
• Certification as a Level I, II, III, or IV Bridge Safety Inspector under the National Society of Professional Engineer's program for National Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) is desirable
• Successful completion of NHI Course #130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is desirable
• Successful completion of NHI Course #130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training as per NBIS requirements is 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 is 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 is desirable
• Working familiarity with analysis, design, and production software including but not limited to Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Bluebeam Revu, and additional web-based software for data entry, AASHTOWareBrR, and MicroStation, to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is desirable
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) training Types 1, 2, and 3 is desirable
• Prior experience on VDOT and/or Federal bridge inspection projects is desirable

Working Conditions

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. JMT offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Bridge inspection in the field is often spent outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather. Field work may involve times outside normal working hours (nighttime) and on weekends. Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds and operate bridge safety inspection equipment at varying heights, to include over water and in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.