Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader
WSPAbout the role
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader!
This role will be to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New Jersey, which works out of our Lawrenceville, NJ office.
This opportunity is ideal for someone new to bridge inspection who wants to grow into a Bridge Inspection Team Leader role. At WSP, we inspire the right people to support our future-focused business goals, and our commitment to teamwork helps us strengthen communities and expand skylines.
Join a collaborative team of experts working on projects that shape communities and support the future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Contribute to a range of bridge and infrastructure inspection projects.
- Serve as an Assistant Team Leader for bridge and sign structure inspections.
- Perform structural engineering tasks and field inspections.
- Support preparation of bridge load ratings.
- Develop plans and sketches using Visio and MicroStation.
- Collaborate independently and with cross-functional teams of engineers on multiple concurrent projects.
- Support engineering assignments that build technical, interpersonal, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, preliminary repair calculations, and structural analysis.
- Help prepare cost proposals and scope-of-work documents.
- Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation.
- Complete training for assignment-specific tasks.
- Stay current on structural engineering techniques and practices.
- Make responsible, ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while following WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
- Perform other duties as business needs require.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- 0 to 1 years of experience with bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection projects.
- Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
- Proficient understanding of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to project-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation, or a related field, with a strong desire to develop skills aligned with WSP’s work and projects.
- Physical ability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in confined spaces; climbing; carrying ladders and equipment; working in adverse weather, at night, and around moving vehicles.
- Ability to work in and around water, including boat and wader work.
- Ability to work in a role that may be approximately 50% field-based and 50% office-based.
- Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance to project team members.
- Advanced proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and related tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules based on project needs, which may include night work, workdays longer than 8 hours, and weekends.
- Ability to travel occasionally, including potential overnight stays, depending on project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior work or internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
- Interest in UAS Drone flying.
- Interest in obtaining rope access (SPRAT) certification.
WSP Benefits:
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 (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for t
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