In Service Bridge Inspector

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking an In-Service Bridge Inspector (Technician) to join our National NBIS Bridge Inspection team in Raleigh, NC.

This position is ideal for a travel-ready professional who thrives in a hands-on, field-focused environment and is eager to build a long-term career in bridge inspection. While the role has a primary focus on North Carolina and the East Coast, this is a national position with travel opportunities across multiple states. As part of the National NBIS In-Service Bridge Inspection team, you will play a critical role in evaluating the safety and condition of existing bridge structures while gaining exposure to a wide range of projects early in your career.

As part of the RS&H team, you will:

• Perform routine and in-depth inspections of in-service bridges, culverts, and ancillary structures under the guidance of senior inspectors
• Document field conditions through detailed notes, measurements, and photography
• Assist in preparing bridge inspection and scoping reports
• Support hands-on inspection activities at elevation, including access equipment and climbing as required
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure inspections are completed safely and efficiently
• Travel extensively (often weeks at a time) to project sites across the East Coast and nationwide

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be comfortable with extensive travel, including extended periods away from home

• Be comfortable working at heights and in active field environments

• Have a strong field mindset with interest in hands-on inspection work (not design-focused)

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant field experience

• (4+ years preferred depending on level)

• Have experience in construction inspection, bridge inspection, materials testing, or related field work

• Hold a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate a company vehicle

• Be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards) certification
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) or degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Experience with bridge inspection, load rating, or bridge construction

What We Offer:

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• 100% Employee Owned Company!
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle
• And much more!

If this sounds like the role for you and you''re ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

Important Notes:This role is not suited for candidates seeking predictable schedules or minimal travel. Success in this position requires adaptability, a strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for field-based work.

Hiring Salary Range: ($53,000 - $85,000) - for this location. The final agreed upon compensation is commensurate with experience relative to the position and/or primary work location.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H's Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.