Bridge Inspector

Bridge Inspector – HDR – South Carolina – Full‑time

The Bridge Inspector performs bridge inspections, develops inspection reports, and performs structural load calculations. The role may be based out of HDR offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Fort Mill.

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load calculations.
• Work in a team environment and independently while acquiring knowledge and experience in engineering.
• Support HDR’s national inspection program on an occasional basis.
• Perform and update load rating analyses using commercially available software such as BrR.
• Assist with bridge rehabilitation and design efforts.
• Coordinate and schedule with clients, subcontractors, and railroads to meet inspection deadlines on time.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years’ bridge/structural inspection, rating experience, or design experience.
• Completion of NHI 130055 “Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges” training.
• Experience with SCDOT bridge inspections according to BIGD and SCDOT load ratings according to LRGD.
• CADD experience, Micro Station preferred.
• Experience with Project Wise, Google Earth, and Bluebeam.
• Willing to work with other disciplines (bridge, roadway, hydraulic, construction, planning) within the office during inspection downtime.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and can travel for multiple night stays during the week and on weekends.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in‑service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasionally working at night and on weekends, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work‑at‑height, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures.
• Local candidates are preferred.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
• HDR’s Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug‑screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable country, state and/or provincial laws and regulations.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.