Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Mountain/Pacific Northwest Region Bridge Inspection Group. In this role, you will lead NBIS/NTIS inspections of bridges, tunnels, ancillary structures, and other transportation structure and deliver high quality technical documentation and reports that support our clients’ infrastructure programs. You’ll be a key contributor to WSP’s mission of designing and maintaining resilient, sustainable, and safe transportation networks across the United States.

Your Impact

• Lead and perform inspections performed under state DOT /transit authority/local agency regulations,  National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), and WSP quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field inspection activities, including scheduling, safety planning, equipment preparation, and team task assignments.
• Conduct hands on, rope access, or specialized access inspections as required, including fracture critical/NSTM and complex structure evaluations.
• Document inspection findings through detailed field notes, measurements, photographs, and sketches.
• Prepare comprehensive inspection reports, including condition ratings, deficiency identification, and recommended maintenance or repair actions.
• Interpret structural plans, load ratings, and previous inspection data to inform inspection strategies and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including traffic control, confined space entry, and fall protection procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural engineers, project managers, and CAD technicians, to support project delivery.
• Mentor junior inspectors, providing technical guidance, field training, and quality oversight.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate inspection results, project progress, and technical recommendations.
• 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 closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience. 
• NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader with up-to-date certifications.
• Engineer license required.
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, FHWA, and state inspection standards.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and technologies, such as tablets, drones, NDT equipment, and digital data collection platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret structural plans, specifications, and load rating analyses.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.
• Physical ability to perform fieldwork, including climbing, lifting equipment, and working at heights or over water.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NTIS Certified Tunnel Inspection Team Leader with up-to-date certifications.
• Experience with complex structures, movable bridges, or fracture critical/NSTM inspections.
• Rope access certification (SPRAT/IRATA) or willingness to obtain.
• Familiarity with GIS based asset management systems and digital inspection platforms.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement s