Early Career Bridge Inspection Engineer

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This opportunity is for a full‑time Early Career Bridge Inspection Engineer to work at our Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Herndon, VA offices. You will collaborate with our Mid‑Atlantic Inspection Team and contribute to projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges in the public and private sector.

• Perform field work inspecting bridges and highway ancillary structures throughout the Mid‑Atlantic for deterioration and structural damage.
• Assist with report writing for the inspection work completed in the field.
• Assist with planning and preparation of field inspection trips and maintain field equipment and supplies.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures to ensure work is completed correctly.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post‑education experience.
• Self‑discipline with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Physically capable of performing field work, including climbing ladders (40 ft or less), carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Proficiency or comfort using hand and power tools.
• 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 may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

• Engineer in Training certification.
• Previous experience or knowledge in bridge inspection, design, or other bridge‑related work.
• Ability to read plans and specifications to provide entry‑level technical assistance on various bridge repair designs and construction inspections.
• Interest in UAS drone flying.
• Comfortable working at heights (40 ft+) and interest in working on ropes (obtaining SPRAT certification).
• Enjoys working outdoors and seeing the world.

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 building, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings aimed at health and financial stability throughout the career.

We want to give employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to the team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity

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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP. WSP may hire that candidate without reservation—no fee or other compensation will be owed to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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