Bridge Coatings Inspector

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a qualified Bridge Coatings Inspector to support inspection and quality assurance activities on Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) bridge and transportation infrastructure projects. The inspector will be responsible for monitoring surface preparation and coating application to ensure compliance with project specifications, MDTA standards, and industry best practices. 

**Project site is in Stevensville, MD

What You'll Do:

• Perform coatings inspection services on MDTA bridge projects, including surface preparation, environmental conditions, and coating application
• Verify compliance with MDTA specifications, contract documents, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable industry standards (e.g., SSPC/AMPP)
• Monitor and document surface preparation methods (abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning, etc.)
• Measure and record ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point)
• Inspect coating materials, mixing, application, and curing
• Measure and document dry film thickness (DFT), wet film thickness (WFT), and adhesion as required
• Identify non-conforming work and communicate findings to project management and contractors
• Prepare daily inspection reports, deficiency reports, and photographic documentation
• Coordinate with MDTA representatives, engineers, contractors, and project teams
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with MDTA documentation requirements

What You Need to Succeed:

• 2+ years of experience performing coatings inspection on bridge, highway, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Experience working on DOT or transportation authority projects (MDTA experience strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of:
  • Surface preparation standards (SSPC-SP, AMPP)
  • Protective coating systems for steel bridges
  • Coatings inspection instruments and testing methods

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $23/hr to $39/hr. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

#LI-LM1

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. _*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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