Inspect and safeguard vital bridge infrastructure through advanced rope access techniques as part of a nationwide team. This role focuses on field-based assessments of bridges using SPRAT-certified methods, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. You will conduct detailed inspections, capture photographic documentation, and contribute to comprehensive reporting for transportation networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform rope access operations in accordance with SPRAT Level I standards to reach and inspect hard-to-access bridge components
- Assist in rigging setups, equipment verification, and emergency response planning for field teams
- Document inspection findings with precision, including notes and imagery, to support engineering analysis
- Collaborate with project leads to ensure timely and accurate completion of field tasks
- Maintain, organize, and transport inspection tools and safety gear between project sites
- Travel extensively across the United States to support inspection assignments in varied environments
- Support report development by compiling field data and technical observations
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent with technical training, along with current SPRAT Level I certification. One year of hands-on rope access experience specifically on bridge structures is required. Experience operating inspection vehicles such as bucket trucks or under-bridge units is essential. Proficiency in reading technical drawings and following engineering guidance is expected, along with basic MS Office skills. A valid driver’s license and physical ability to work at height, carry gear, and navigate uneven terrain are mandatory.
Preferred Background
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- Completion of FHWA National Highway Institute courses in bridge safety and fracture-critical inspection
- Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods or interest in acquiring such skills
- FAA Part 107 drone operator certification
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or structural modeling software
Work Environment and Benefits
This hybrid-position blends field assignments with remote reporting tasks. Extensive domestic travel is required. The organization supports professional advancement through structured training, tuition reimbursement, and active participation in industry groups. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, generous paid time off, parental leave, pet insurance, and wellness initiatives. Eligible roles may qualify for incentive compensation.
Commitment to Inclusion
The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran and disability status. Candidates with criminal records are considered in compliance with applicable fair chance laws in Los Angeles County, San Francisco, and California. A background check is required for employment.
