WSP

Bridge Inspection Team Leader

WSP • $80K — $95K *
Bethlehem, PA 18017In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Current NCBI certification
  • Current CBSI certification through PennDOT
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in bridge or tunnel inspection or design
  • Engineer in Training Certification preferred
  • Proficient understanding of structural engineering principles and practices
  • Competent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on various projects
  • Conduct inspections on bridges, tunnels, and ancillary structures
  • Prepare Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings
  • Develop plans and sketches using AutoCAD
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on multiple projects
  • Guide and train entry-level engineers
  • Maintain project documentation and assist with research and preliminary design.

Benefits

  • Potential for relocation assistance
  • Opportunity for professional growth in people leadership
  • Hands-on field and office working experience
  • Training on assignment-specific tasks
  • Potential for team collaboration across diverse engineering disciplines.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Senior Structural Engineer to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Pennsylvania, which includes offices in Philadelphia, PA; Exton, PA; Ephrata, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA; and Lawrenceville, NJ.

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

Your Impact
  • 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.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course (or PennDOT equivalent). Certification must be current.
  • Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) through PennDOT. Certification must be current.
  • 5 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer Certification.
  • Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
  • 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.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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