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Dewberry has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Bridge/Tunnel Inspection Engineer in our Boston, MA office with 5-15 years of bridge/tunnel inspection experience. The successful candidate ...

Dewberry has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Bridge/Tunnel Inspection Engineer in our Boston, MA office with 5-15 years of bridge/tunnel inspection experience. The successful candidate ...

Candidates should be an experienced structural/bridge/tunnel engineer who meets the qualifications for a NBIS and NTIS inspection team leader. The primary responsibilities of this position are to ...

Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$100K - $135K/yr

Conducts safety inspections of bridges and tunnels and prepares written reports of the conditions of the structures. * Performs or leads in-depth inspections using non-destructive testing methods ...

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How much do tunnel inspection jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for tunnel inspection in the United States is $74,671.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tunnel Inspection vs Tunnel Maintenance?

AspectTunnel InspectionTunnel Maintenance
Primary FocusAssessing structural integrity, safety, and identifying defectsPerforming repairs, cleaning, and upkeep of tunnel systems
Required CertificationsSafety training, inspection certifications, engineering knowledgeSafety training, repair certifications, equipment operation
Work EnvironmentInside tunnels, confined spaces, often at heightsInside tunnels, maintenance areas, sometimes outdoors
Employer & Industry UsageTransportation agencies, civil engineering firmsConstruction companies, transportation authorities

While both roles involve working within tunnels, Tunnel Inspection focuses on evaluating the condition and safety of tunnel structures, whereas Tunnel Maintenance involves performing repairs and upkeep to ensure proper function and safety. Both roles require safety certifications and often work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ.

What cities are hiring for Tunnel Inspection jobs? Cities with the most Tunnel Inspection job openings:
What states have the most Tunnel Inspection jobs? States with the most job openings for Tunnel Inspection jobs include:
Infographic showing various Tunnel Inspection job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 22% Full Time, and 78% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,671 per year, or $35.9 per hour.
Bridge/Tunnel Inspection Engineer

Bridge/Tunnel Inspection Engineer

Dewberry

Boston, MA • On-site

$97K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Dewberry rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Description
Dewberry has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Bridge/Tunnel Inspection Engineer in ourBoston, MA office with 5-15 years of bridge/tunnel inspection experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of bridge/tunnel inspection engineers and performing In-Service Bridge and Tunnel Inspections in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, and performing live-load ratings for vehicular and railroad bridges. This role will also include assisting in project management duties on several bridge and tunnel inspection contracts, including scope and fee development, scheduling, and interaction with clients.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
  • Perform in-service bridge and tunnel inspections on a variety of structure types.
  • Prepare for inspections by reviewing previous inspection reports, plans, and other documents.
  • Oversee the preparation of inspection reports in accordance with appropriate criteria.
  • Assign tasks to engineers, technicians or administrative staff.
  • Coordinate inspection activities by scheduling specialty access equipment, traffic control, police details and necessary permits.
  • Prepare scope, budgets, and schedules for bridge/tunnel inspection assignments.
  • Assist with proposals to provide professional services.
  • Direct interaction with the client.
  • Work outdoors in diverse weather conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, over water and in close proximity to traffic.
  • Working skill in the use of various inspection instruments.
  • Additional responsibilities may include participating in the design of simple and complex bridges and a variety of transportation related structures (retaining walls, culverts, sign structures and other miscellaneous structures). Bridge design work encompasses new and replacement bridges, and bridge rehabilitation/preservation.

Required Skills & Required Experience
  • BS in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of bridge/tunnel inspection experience.
  • Professional Engineering license is preferred.
  • Experience with MassDOT and/or MBTA is preferred.
  • Ability use of computers applications, bridge engineering software and AutoCAD.
  • Physical ability to perform field work around bridges and tunnels.
  • Completion of NHI Training Courses - Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges and Tunnel Safety Inspection.
  • Understanding of bridge safety inspection methods, structural behavior, deterioration characteristics of bridge materials, and bridge maintenance, repair and rehabilitation methods is preferred.
  • Experience with AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software is preferred.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee's. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Salary Range
The projected range for this position is $97,300 to $125,100 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for Boston, MA only.

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