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Volkert Inc.

Bridge Safety Assistant Inspector

Volkert Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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We are currently searching for an experienced

Bridge Safety Assistant Inspector

to support our

Mid-Atlantic

Region

located in

Springfield, VA .

This position will cover northern VA.

The candidate will be an Assistant Inspector helping to perform bridge safety inspections, writing, and reviewing inspection reports. The candidate will visit various bridges throughout Maryland and Virginia to provide assistance with structural inspections of bridges and other structures.

What you'll be doing:

Perform bridge inspection of culverts to large complex bridges and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)

Develop inspection reports and review

Office responsibilities will include report writing, review and data entry

What you need to have:

Understanding of national bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to travel within Maryland and Virginia, occasional overnight stays may be required

Ability to climb ladders, and work at heights

Valid driver's license

Minimum of 1 year of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience highly preferred

Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is preferred but not required

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.

If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

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

"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

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

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