Sr. Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Sr. Structural Engineer

Senior Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Senior Structural Engineer

WSP is seeking a Senior Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team Leader, Senior Structural Engineer to join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New England (Boston, Worcester, Glastonbury, Providence).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone 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.
• Work as a Team Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
• Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
• Assist with the development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents. 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
• PE Required.
• 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 field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather conditions; and working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.
• 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.

• 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 benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary: $121,100 - $180,000 (all locations).

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.