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Incumbents of positions in this series conduct inspections and maintain and administer the Divisions’ inspection program for MassDOT and municipally owned bridges in accordance with the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C. They also inspect bridges that do not meet the NBIS definition of a bridge and can be assigned to inspect other ancillary and appurtenant highway structures and perform other inspection related engineering duties on an as needed basis.
The primary purpose of this work is to perform the inspection of bridges and ancillary structures in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to ensure that they are safe for traveling public to use.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Acts as a Bridge Inspection Team Member by assisting the Bridge Inspection Team Leader with bridge inspections.
- Inspects bridges consistent with the requirements of NBIS and Department Policies and Procedures.
- Conducts all field work or inspections safely and in conformance with Standards for Traffic Protection adopted by MassDOT.
- Performs calculations related to estimating structural section loss and traffic counts by using calculators, computers, and other instruments.
- Performs related duties such as collecting and compiling bridge data and reviewing plans and reports needed to prepare for a bridge inspection; operating inspection equipment and tools that are used as a normal part of bridge inspection.
- Coordinates police details necessary to perform the work in a safe manner.
- Acts as a Resident Engineer for contracts as necessary to support inspection related activities.
This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must have at least (A) two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical, or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as bridge inspection, construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions
I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.
II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience.
The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, mining, airport, soils and materials.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis for the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
Special Requirements: Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
For questions regarding the job posting, please email MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Lenox-270 Main Street
Job
: Equipment, Facilities & Services
Agency
: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Sep 11, 2026, 2:21:12 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 86,115.99 - 120,809.52 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541
Bargaining Unit: DOT
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
Position Summary
Incumbents of positions in this series conduct inspections and maintain and administer the Divisions’ inspection program for MassDOT and municipally owned bridges in accordance with the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C. They also inspect bridges that do not meet the NBIS definition of a bridge and can be assigned to inspect other ancillary and appurtenant highway structures and perform other inspection related engineering duties on an as needed basis.
The primary purpose of this work is to perform the inspection of bridges and ancillary structures in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to ensure that they are safe for traveling public to use.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Acts as a Bridge Inspection Team Member by assisting the Bridge Inspection Team Leader with bridge inspections.
- Inspects bridges consistent with the requirements of NBIS and Department Policies and Procedures.
- Conducts all field work or inspections safely and in conformance with Standards for Traffic Protection adopted by MassDOT.
- Performs calculations related to estimating structural section loss and traffic counts by using calculators, computers, and other instruments.
- Performs related duties such as collecting and compiling bridge data and reviewing plans and reports needed to prepare for a bridge inspection; operating inspection equipment and tools that are used as a normal part of bridge inspection.
- Coordinates police details necessary to perform the work in a safe manner.
- Acts as a Resident Engineer for contracts as necessary to support inspection related activities.
This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must have at least (A) two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical, or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as bridge inspection, construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions
I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.
II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience.
The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, mining, airport, soils and materials.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis for the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
Special Requirements: Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
For questions regarding the job posting, please email MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Lenox-270 Main Street
Job
: Equipment, Facilities & Services
Agency
: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Sep 11, 2026, 2:21:12 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 86,115.99 - 120,809.52 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541
Bargaining Unit: DOT
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Bridge Inspector
Document your structural inspection credentials early
Gather your engineering degree transcripts, professional licenses, and any bridge inspection certifications before approaching employers. PERM requires the employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements precisely, so gaps in documentation stall the process.
Target infrastructure agencies with active PERM filings
State DOTs, transit authorities, and large civil engineering contractors regularly file PERM applications for Bridge Inspectors. Search OFLC public disclosure data to confirm which employers have sponsored this specific occupation, not just engineering roles broadly.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will file under EB-3. If you hold a master's in civil or structural engineering, push for EB-2 consideration, which can reduce your wait time significantly for many nationalities.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Bridge Inspector roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications in this occupation, saving you from cold-applying to companies without an active sponsorship process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Bridge Inspector in that location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations, since a wage level mismatch forces the employer to refile, adding months to your PERM timeline.
Understand PERM advertising requirements affect your start date
DOL requires employers to complete recruitment steps, including job postings and good-faith recruiting, before PERM can be filed. This process typically takes three to six months, so factor that timeline into when you expect your sponsorship case to begin moving.
Green Card Bridge Inspector: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Bridge Inspector roles?
Most Bridge Inspector positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals requiring at least a bachelor's degree or two years of specialized training. Candidates with a master's degree in civil or structural engineering may qualify under EB-2. Your employer determines the category based on the minimum requirements of the actual position, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Bridge Inspectors?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery cap, while PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. EB-3 has no annual cap at the petition level, though per-country backlogs affect nationals from India and China. The PERM process takes longer overall, typically two to four years from filing to a green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status you must renew.
Do employers typically pay PERM and green card filing fees for Bridge Inspectors?
Federal regulations prohibit employees from paying PERM labor certification costs, so that portion must be employer-funded. I-140 petition fees are also almost always covered by the employer. I-485 adjustment of status fees are the applicant's responsibility. Confirm the fee arrangement in writing before accepting any sponsorship commitment, since practices vary across state DOTs, engineering firms, and contractors.
How can I find Bridge Inspector jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Bridge Inspector roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, filtering out positions where sponsorship is listed as a vague possibility but never actually filed. This is faster than manually cross-referencing DOL public disclosure files or relying on employer self-reporting during the interview process.
Does a state-issued bridge inspection certification affect my PERM application?
Yes, if the employer lists a state certification such as a National Bridge Inspection Standards qualification as a job requirement, USCIS and DOL expect you to hold it at the time of filing or obtain it before your green card is approved. If you're working toward certification, clarify with your employer whether the PERM job description will require it, since that affects both the prevailing wage tier and your ability to satisfy the job duties at the time of adjustment of status.