Structural Steel Bridge Inspector

About the Positions

Were 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.

Responsibilitiesmay 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

• Bachelors 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 forcable stayedbridge 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

• Masters degree in engineering or construction management.
• AWS SeniorCertified 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 candidates 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
• $2500 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

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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 employees 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 for the position.

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