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Bridge Inspector

GFT
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Inspector position at GFT?

What You Will Do

GFT is Seeking an entry-level Bridge Inspector for work in the Charleston Area. Candidate shall be familiar with the SCDOT Bridge and general Bridge terminology. Looking for a technical individual, who team oriented with strong communication skills. Individuals must be willing to travel and work outside.

  • Field Inspection and preparation.
  • Willingness to work at heights
  • Willingness to work at night
  • Organize and enter inspector’s notes into the Bridge Management System (BMS).
  • Prepare reports for submission.
  • Individuals will be required to take and convert measurements
  • Willingness to take and pass NHI 130055 Safety Inspection In-Service Bridges, after 5 years of experience.
  • Other duties may be assigned, but not limited to:
    • Create folders for different districts.
    • Keep track of inspection files for different projects.
    • Communication with sub-consultants on related tasks.
    • Basic office duties.
    • Maintaining file folder for different inspection project.
Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum (Basic knowledge of computers and typing).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  • Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What We Prefer You Bring

  • 5 years of documentable bridge inspection experience
  • NHI certification in the Inspection of Fracture Critical Bridges
  • Knowledge of Adobe, Paint.net, Print Station, Better jpeg, and Google Maps.
  • Knowledge of SCDOT BIO, Project Wise, Blue Beam, and Google Earth.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $25 to $29 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location:Charleston SC

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Hourly Range: $25 to $29 per hour

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Salary : $25 - $29

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