Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader

WSP•Pittsburgh, PA

12d

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader, Structural Engineer, to join its Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Western Pennsylvania, including its Pittsburgh and Wexford offices. This opportunity is intended for someone new to bridge inspection who is interested in developing toward a Team Leader role. The position involves professional structural engineering work and inspections, with the potential to spend approximately 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office. Project schedules may extend beyond the typical workweek, and occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
Current Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through successful completion of an FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course, or PennDOT equivalent.
PennDOT Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) certification, to be obtained within the first 6–9 months of employment.
0 to 3 years of experience in bridge, tunnel, or ancillary inspection or design, or other infrastructure-related work.
Engineer in Training certification.
Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project-work issues.
Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation, or a related field, and a strong desire to advance relevant skills.
Physical capability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather and at night; and working around moving vehicles.
Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid driver's license.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Ability to work independently with guidance from the Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Willingness to travel occasionally, potentially including overnight stays, depending on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Membership in or active participation in local professional practice organizations, or willingness to participate.

Responsibilities

Work on a variety of inspection-related projects with the Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team.
Serve as an Assistant Team Leader on bridge, tunnel, and ancillary inspections.
Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
Assist in preparing bridge and tunnel load ratings.
Assist with developing plans and sketches using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work, including on multiple concurrent projects.
Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
Support engineering tasks intended to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Assist with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and analysis.
Support preparation of cost proposals and scopes of work.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
Complete training on assignment-specific tasks.
Remain current in structural engineering techniques and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.