In-Service Bridge Inspector

RS&H•Raleigh, NC

18d•$53,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is seeking an In-Service Bridge Inspector (Technician) to join their National NBIS Bridge Inspection team in Raleigh, NC. This role is designed for a travel-ready professional who enjoys a hands-on, field-focused environment and is looking to build a career in bridge inspection. While the primary focus is on North Carolina and the East Coast, the position is national with travel opportunities across multiple states. As part of the team, the inspector will evaluate the safety and condition of existing bridge structures, gaining exposure to various projects early in their career. The role involves performing routine and in-depth inspections of bridges, culverts, and ancillary structures under senior inspector guidance, documenting field conditions with notes, measurements, and photography, assisting in report preparation, supporting hands-on inspection activities at elevation using access equipment and climbing, and working collaboratively with team members for safe and efficient inspections. Extensive travel, often for weeks at a time, to project sites across the East Coast and nationwide is required.

Requirements

Be comfortable with extensive travel, including extended periods away from home
Be comfortable working at heights and in active field environments
Have a strong field mindset with interest in hands-on inspection work (not design-focused)
Have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant field experience
Have experience in construction inspection, bridge inspection, materials testing, or related field work
Hold a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a company vehicle
Be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards) certification
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) or degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
Experience with bridge inspection, load rating, or bridge construction

Responsibilities

Perform routine and in-depth inspections of in-service bridges, culverts, and ancillary structures under the guidance of senior inspectors
Document field conditions through detailed notes, measurements, and photography
Assist in preparing bridge inspection and scoping reports
Support hands-on inspection activities at elevation, including access equipment and climbing as required
Work collaboratively with team members to ensure inspections are completed safely and efficiently
Travel extensively (often weeks at a time) to project sites across the East Coast and nationwide