Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Senior Structural Engineer

Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Senior Structural Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Senior Structural Engineer to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New England, which includes offices in Boston, MA;
Worcester, MA;
Glastonbury, CT;
Merrimack, NH and Providence, RI.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is new to people leadership and interested in becoming a Team Leader.

• Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection related projects.
• Lead Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
• Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
• Assist in the development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
• Work with cross‑functional teams in executing project work.
• Conduct individual or team‑based tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level engineers.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks, project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents, and assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assignment‑specific tasks.
• Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
• Engineer in Training Certification (PE Preferred).
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work‑related issues.
• Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related fields and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights, in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, at night, and around moving vehicles.
• This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License is required.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer Certification.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $103,500 - $175,230

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP USA (and all its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status). The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.