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Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Volkert, Inc.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/15/2026
Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is searching for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Mid Atlantic team located in Springfield, VA.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Performing on-site safety inspections of bridges and culverts
  • Leading a team of inspectors in the field during inspections
  • Scheduling and coordinating inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, maintenance of traffic
  • Operating access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections
  • Reviewing and updating bridge inspection reports
  • Developing repair recommendations
  • Reviewing structural analysis data

What You Need To Have

  • The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Candidates should possess a strong working knowledge of NBIS and have advanced writing and communication skills.
  • NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course with Refresher Training within the last 5 years
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in bridge inspections with a minimum of 1 year service as a qualified NBIS Team Leader
  • 50% Local In-State Travel required
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures Courses preferred but not required
  • EIT or P.E. license 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.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • 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

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“ 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

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

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