Full-Time
Senior Inspector SB
Posted on 10/31/2025
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
No salary listed
Suffolk, VA, USA
In Person
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- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to include preparing detailed technical reports and sketches of bridges and structures, as well as apply engineering math
- Ability to physically perform hands-on inspections of bridges and structures, work at heights, work over or in water, in confined spaces, in proximity to moving traffic and in inclement weather
- Ability to use and access required equipment
- Knowledge of bridge inspection methods and procedures, routine bridge maintenance and repair procedures, deterioration characteristics of bridge materials and common bridge types and nomenclature
- Must meet minimum qualifications for a Team Leader as defined by the National Bridge Inspection Standards
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include database systems, as well as bridge inspection instruments
- Valid driver's license
- Perform visual and tactile safety inspection of bridges and highway structures to discover damage, deterioration, and defects that would impair the life, serviceability, and safety of a structure
- Prepare inspection reports, approve and sign inspection reports, provide general condition and element ratings and make recommendations for deficiencies
- Operate and maintain inspection vehicles and inspection instruments
- Review and approve inspection reports prepared by other inspectors
- Assist supervisor or manager with planning and scheduling bridge and structure inspections
- Perform scheduled routine inspections and specialized inspections such as scour critical inspections, final inspections of new structures, structures damaged by floods and vehicular collision, and inspections of fatigue-prone details
- May serve as a Team Leader on demand as incumbent meets minimum qualifications as defined by the NBIS
- Update inventory records and maintain inspection files, forms, reports and maps of assigned areas
- Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques
- Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement
- Wear proper personal protection equipment
- Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.)
- Ensure equipment is used properly and safely
- Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
- Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment
- Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices
- Provide training and guidance to other inspectors in field data collection methods and inspection reporting
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field desired
- Completion of FHWA approved training course in the inspection of Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM)
- Experience in bridge construction, maintenance or repair
- Experience performing safety inspections on routine to specialized bridges and structures
- Experience preparing, approving and signing safety inspection reports
- Proficient in the use of MS Office products and CAD
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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Company News
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.