Bridge Inspector

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,500 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, and construction and program management.

Our clients include . federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients.

Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International addresses bridge design, construction, and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions.

Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number 5 by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on all phases of design and inspection across the full spectrum of bridge types - from design of cast-in-place or precast prestressed concrete girder freeway and river crossings, steel plate girder railroad grade separations, and seismic design and retrofits, to inspection of major steel truss, cable-stayed, suspension, and tied-arch river crossings, to design-build project delivery contractor partnerships and construction support engineering, and everything in-between.

The Michael Baker Bridge Practice consists of over 300 professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality solutions for our clients through teamwork and inter-office collaboration that leverages a deep bench of technical knowledge and experience.

DESCRIPTION

Bridge Inspector will oversee the planning, inspection and safety evaluations of state and locally owned bridges and review inspection reports.

You will work with others in planning and executing the safety and fracture-critical inspections of state and locally owned bridges in addition to preparing inspection reports..

As a client representative, you will be expected to :

• Perform bridge and / or tunnel inspections, reports, and supporting documents.
• Monitor work on inspection projects including quality, schedule, costs, and safety for compliance with the contract requirements and document all findings, observations, and issues.
• Verify bridge reports and supporting documents meet quality assurance requirements.
• Maintain effective communications and coordination between the bridge inspection teams, supervisors, and clients.
• Utilize inspection tools including tablets, ladders, man-lifts, inspection tools, sUAS, and client documentation software.
• Assist Bridge Inspection Group Manager with PM tasks, attendance at client meetings.
• Oversee and coordinate traffic control, schedule man-lifts and under-bridge cranes for inspections.
• Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address some of our nation’s most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HS Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of prior experience inspection for highways bridges is preferred but not required
• Have or obtain the 2-week NHI Safety Inspection for Highway Bridge certification and other NHI inspection required certifications
• Computer skills : MS Office and Excel
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks per month
• Ability to achieve required safety training
• Ability to obtain Part 107 to become sUAS pilot
• Ability to work in the field year round
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines
• Attention to detail and effective decision making and organizational skills
• Fracture Critical inspection experience a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid . driver’s license

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $42,000-$73,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Workplace Flexibility : Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences.

We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility where possible.