Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader

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Engineering

Location:

Denver, CO, United States;
Tempe, AZ, United States;
Tucson, AZ, United States;
Boise, , United States;
Meridian, , United States;
Las Vegas, NV, United States;
Albuquerque, NM, United States;
Salt Lake City, UT, United States;
South Jordan, UT, United States Posted:
This OpportunityWSP is seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Mountain/Pacific Northwest Region Bridge Inspection Group. In this role, you will lead NBIS/NTIS inspections of bridges, tunnels, ancillary structures, and other transportation structure and deliver high quality technical documentation and reports that support our clients’ infrastructure programs. You’ll be a key contributor to WSP’s mission of designing and maintaining resilient, sustainable, and safe transportation networks across the United States.

Your Impact Lead and perform inspections performed under state DOT /transit authority/local agency regulations,  National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), and WSP quality standards.

Plan, coordinate, and oversee field inspection activities, including scheduling, safety planning, equipment preparation, and team task assignments.

Conduct hands on, rope access, or specialized access inspections as required, including fracture critical/NSTM and complex structure evaluations.

Document inspection findings through detailed field notes, measurements, photographs, and sketches.

Prepare comprehensive inspection reports, including condition ratings, deficiency identification, and recommended maintenance or repair actions.

Interpret structural plans, load ratings, and previous inspection data to inform inspection strategies and assessments.

Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including traffic control, confined space entry, and fall protection procedures.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural engineers, project managers, and CAD technicians, to support project delivery.

Mentor junior inspectors, providing technical guidance, field training, and quality oversight.

Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate inspection results, project progress, and technical recommendations.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience. NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader with up-to-date certifications.

Engineer license required.

Strong understanding of AASHTO, FHWA, and state inspection standards.

Proficiency with inspection tools and technologies, such as tablets, drones, NDT equipment, and digital data collection platforms.

Ability to read and interpret structural plans, specifications, and load rating analyses.

Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.

Physical ability to perform fieldwork, including climbing, lifting equipment, and working at heights or over water.

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply…