Senior Level Bridge Inspector Jobs
Senior level bridge inspector jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex inspection programs, structural assessments, and the teams or projects that execute them. Most openings are 0% on-site or hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Fishbeck, WSP, and AECOM hiring at this level now.
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This Opportunity
WSP is one of the Globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. From VT's Missisquoi Bay Bridge replacement to MA's Green Line Extension to NH's award-winning Mount Washington Hotel our local construction management division and inspection team has steadily grown over the past twenty-five years. Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world. We are ready for you!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector to help oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures with construction values ranging from $1-$50 million. This position can be based out of our Waterbury, VT location.
The inspector will oversee various work elements including excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete from formwork to reinforcement, installation of precast elements, bridge seats, bearings and joints, bridge rail, drainage, and other incidental items. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer, and may routinely, or periodically act as their representative, depending on experience.
Your Impact
- Interfacing with contactors and attending meetings.
- Mentoring or supervising other inspectors, on behalf of resident engineer, or project manager.
- Complete daily reports, measure and calculate unit price quantities.
- Coordinate independent material sampling and testing.
- Monitor maintenance of traffic.
- Take and compile photographs, for tracking of daily progress.
- Helping update red-line drawings using Bluebeam. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
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Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 9 years applicable experience
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, design plans and specifications.
- Have a valid driver's license. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Associate of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
- ACI or NETTCP certifications, or ability to attain within 3-months of hiring.
- Average proficiency with MS WORD Suite.
- Hands-on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills. Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered.
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WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $76,100 - $110,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is one of the Globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. From VT's Missisquoi Bay Bridge replacement to MA's Green Line Extension to NH's award-winning Mount Washington Hotel our local construction management division and inspection team has steadily grown over the past twenty-five years. Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world. We are ready for you!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector to help oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures with construction values ranging from $1-$50 million. This position can be based out of our Waterbury, VT location.
The inspector will oversee various work elements including excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete from formwork to reinforcement, installation of precast elements, bridge seats, bearings and joints, bridge rail, drainage, and other incidental items. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer, and may routinely, or periodically act as their representative, depending on experience.
Your Impact
- Interfacing with contactors and attending meetings.
- Mentoring or supervising other inspectors, on behalf of resident engineer, or project manager.
- Complete daily reports, measure and calculate unit price quantities.
- Coordinate independent material sampling and testing.
- Monitor maintenance of traffic.
- Take and compile photographs, for tracking of daily progress.
- Helping update red-line drawings using Bluebeam. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
-
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 9 years applicable experience
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, design plans and specifications.
- Have a valid driver's license. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
-
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
- ACI or NETTCP certifications, or ability to attain within 3-months of hiring.
- Average proficiency with MS WORD Suite.
- Hands-on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills. Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered.
-
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $76,100 - $110,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-TD1
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Senior Level Bridge Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level bridge inspector job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led inspection programs, produced or reviewed structural reports, and mentored junior inspectors. Professional certifications such as NBIS compliance credentials and proficiency with load rating software strengthen your candidacy. Demonstrating ownership of inspection outcomes, not just participation in them, is what separates senior candidates from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level bridge inspectors?
Companies hiring senior level bridge inspectors right now include Fishbeck, WSP, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from engineering consulting firms, state and municipal transportation agencies, and infrastructure contractors managing large capital programs.
Are there remote senior level bridge inspector jobs?
Yes, though field work limits full remote roles at this level. About 0% of senior level bridge inspector openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering report review, program management, or quality assurance functions that don't require daily on-site presence. Fully remote positions are less common than in desk-based fields.
What makes a bridge inspector role senior level?
Senior level bridge inspector roles involve owning inspection programs end to end, making independent structural assessments, and taking accountability for findings that inform maintenance or repair decisions. They also carry leadership responsibility, including mentoring junior inspectors, coordinating with project managers and agency clients, and ensuring compliance with NBIS standards across an entire portfolio of structures.
Which industries hire the most senior level bridge inspectors?
Senior Level bridge inspector roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage aging infrastructure at scale, require credentialed oversight for federal compliance, and depend on experienced inspectors to lead safety-critical assessments.