Bridge Inspection Team Leader

WSP•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader (Senior Structural Engineer) for its Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Western Pennsylvania, including its Pittsburgh and Wexford offices. The position offers an opportunity for an engineer who is new to people leadership to take on a Team Leader role. The work includes bridge, tunnel, and ancillary inspections; structural engineering; load-rating support; and collaboration with cross-functional project teams. The role may involve working in the field about 50% of the time and in the office about 50% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
Current Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification earned through an FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course, or PennDOT equivalent.
Current Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) certification through PennDOT.
5 to 10 years of experience in bridge, tunnel, or ancillary inspection or design, or other infrastructure-related work.
Engineer in Training certification; Pennsylvania PE is preferred.
Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project-related issues.
Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation, or a related field, and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
Physical capability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather, at night, and 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 express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
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, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to 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.
Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer certification in Pennsylvania.
Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
Knowledge of PennDOT computer programs, including BAR 7.

Responsibilities

Work on a variety of bridge and infrastructure inspection projects.
Lead 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.
Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work, including on multiple concurrent projects.
Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers and junior team or project members.
Support engineering tasks that develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Assist with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and analysis, including load ratings.
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 on structural engineering techniques and practices.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.