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, with offices in Pittsburgh and Wexford. The role is an opportunity for an engineer who is new to people leadership and interested in becoming a Team Leader. The position works on varied inspection-related projects and may involve spending approximately 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
Current Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification obtained through an FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course, or a 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, working in adverse weather, and working at night 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's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical workweek.
Occasional travel, potentially including overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific needs.

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

Lead bridge, tunnel, and ancillary inspections.
Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
Assist with preparation of bridge and tunnel load ratings.
Assist in developing plans and sketches using AutoCAD.
Work with cross-functional teams on project execution, including engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals.
Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers and junior team or project members.
Support engineering tasks and develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis, including load ratings.
Support preparation of cost proposals and scopes of work.
Collect and maintain project documentation.
Complete training on assignment-specific tasks and stay current on structural engineering techniques and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.