Senior Bridge Inspector

Position

Senior Bridge Inspector

Location
:
Farmington Hills, MI (with opportunities in Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Farmington Hills, MI)

Job : 2228

# of Openings
: 1

Employment Type
:
Full-Time

Senior Bridge Inspector

Ensure the Safety and Integrity of our infrastructure with Fishbeck. Are you an experienced bridge inspector with a passion for public safety and structural excellence? Join Fishbeck as a Senior Bridge Inspector and take the lead on critical inspections of bridges, culverts, and related structures across Michigan. This is your opportunity to apply your technical expertise, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the long-term reliability of our transportation infrastructure.

• Lead and perform routine, in-depth, and special inspections in compliance with NBIS and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Assess structural conditions and identify safety concerns or maintenance needs.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with photographs, sketches, and condition assessments.
• Coordinate inspection schedules and logistics with internal teams and external partners.
• Interpret engineering plans, specifications, and as-built drawings.
• Use advanced inspection tools and technologies, including drones, ultrasonic testing, and bridge management software.
• Mentor junior inspectors and provide technical guidance to engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations during fieldwork.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to develop repair and rehabilitation strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of bridge inspection experience.
• Certified NBIS Team Leader.
• PE license preferred.
• Proficiency in bridge inspection software (e.g., AASHTOWare, Bentley Inspect Tech).
• Strong understanding of bridge design, construction, and maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for field assignments.

Submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition team (not a bot!) will personally follow up with you. Candidates may reside in the Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Farmington Hills markets.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Tuition and continuing education support
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock options (we're 100% employee-owned!)
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• And more!

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-oriented practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion.

Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.