Structural Steel Bridge Inspector

Luster National

Savannah, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$85,000–$145,000 Per Hour

SKILLS

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LOCATION

Savannah, GA

POSTED

Today

About the Positions

We're seeking experienced Structural Steel Bridge Inspectors to support large, complex bridge and transportation infrastructure programs within highways, roads, and bridges, transit (bus and rail), and related heavy-civil environments delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These roles support inspection of structural steel fabrication and field erection activities for cable stayed bridge and transportation programs, including welded and bolted connections, material certification, fracture-critical members, cable stressing, document adjustments to stay forces, anchorage inspections, and protective coatings systems. Work may occur in fabrication shops, active construction sites, or both, depending on program needs. These are not general construction inspection roles. These positions are intended for inspectors with demonstrated experience working on structural steel bridge systems in complex environments where quality, compliance, and documentation are critical.

This post is for a near term future role and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Inspect structural steel fabrication activities in shop and field environments, including welding operations, bolting, material traceability, and dimensional tolerances.
Perform field inspection of structural steel erection activities, including fit-up, alignment, connection installation, and erection sequencing.
Support inspection of bridge superstructure systems beyond structural steel elements, including deck systems (cast-in-place or precast segmental where applicable), closure pours and match casting, bearings, expansion joints, and deck post-tensioning systems, to verify proper installation and load path continuity.
Verify compliance with approved shop drawings, erection procedures, contract specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
Perform inspections in accordance with approved Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and project specifications, contract requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Review welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), welder qualifications, and mill test reports.
Inspect welded and high-strength bolted connections and verify proper installation methods.
Monitor overall fabrication and installation of structural steel elements, with emphasis on fracture-critical members and compliance with project requirements.
Inspect stay cable systems, including material certification, anchorage hardware, installation sequencing, and corrosion protection systems (e.g., HDPE sheathing, wax, grout), recognizing stay cables as fracture-critical components requiring heightened inspection rigor.
Support cable stressing and geometry control activities, including monitoring cable forces during stressing operations, reviewing survey data (e.g., deck elevations and tower deflections), verifying and documenting stay force adjustments, and confirming alignment with construction stage analysis and design targets.
Coordinate or review nondestructive testing (NDT) activities (e.g., UT, MT, PT, VT) and verify compliance with project requirements.
Support coating and corrosion protection inspections, including structural steel coating systems and cable protection systems, verifying surface preparation, environmental conditions, and application requirements.
Maintain material traceability and detailed inspection documentation, including daily reports, inspection logs, and deficiency tracking.
Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, and project teams to identify and resolve non-conforming work.
Interface with owners, agencies, and oversight entities to support inspection reporting and compliance.
Perform work in active construction environments, including at heights, over water, or in other high-risk conditions as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
7+ years of experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and/or erection for cable stayed bridge or transportation structures, including experience working independently on complex inspection scopes (general construction inspection experience alone is not sufficient).
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, AASHTO, AISC, and applicable DOT or federally funded project requirements.
Experience inspecting welded and bolted structural steel connections on bridge projects.
Experience reviewing shop drawings, welding procedures, and material certifications.
Experience supporting inspection activities in accordance with QA/QC programs and project specifications.
Experience documenting inspection activities in compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering or construction management.
AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI).
AWS D1.1 endorsement.
NACE or AMPP Coating Inspector certification (Level 1 or higher).
NDT Level II certification (UT, MT, or PT).
Experience supporting large, complex, or high-visibility bridge programs (e.g., long-span bridges, marine crossings, or major rehabilitation/replacement efforts).
Experience working with fracture-critical components in fabrication and/or field environments.
Experience inspecting both shop fabrication and field erection activities.
Familiarity with digital inspection/reporting tools or construction management systems.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $85k-$145k/year ($40-$69/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate's level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

Unlimited flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
Formal career planning and development program
$2,500 annually toward professional development
Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
Free personal financial planning services
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

If you wish to be considered for a position where there is not an active job posted, please search for our 'General Application' and apply.

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.

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