Bridge Inspection TEC Lead - North Carolina

WSP • Mooresville, NC

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection TEC Lead for its North Carolina Bridge Inspection Group. This position can be based out of Mooresville, NC, Charlotte, NC, or Raleigh, NC. The role involves working full-time with the Bridge Inspection District Manager for Carolina, focusing on business development and securing bridge inspection and repair work from NCDOT, SCDOT, County and City authorities, and other transportation agencies. The successful candidate will utilize their education, licensure, and experience to independently evaluate the condition, function, and load-carrying capacity of structures and their components, providing recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement to facility owners.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Professional Engineering Licensure
• 10+ years of experience in bridge inspection (NBIS) with NCDOT and other transportation clients.
• Project Manager/Team Leader in NC and other states as necessary.
• Experience in successful management of bridge inspection projects for NCDOT and/or SCDOT.
• Attendance of NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course
• Attendance of additional NHI courses (e.g., NSTM, LRFR and Scour related)
• 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.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented structure.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to supervise, train and direct the work of team members.
• Cognizant of time and budget management.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Additional FHWA/NHI Training - (130078) Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges/Nonredundant Steel Tension Steel Members
• (130087) Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures.
• Experience with the inspection of railroad and complex bridges, tunnels and ancillary structures.
• Familiar with or certifications in various NDT techniques and UAS applications
• Familiar with our certifications in rope access techniques and/or UAS operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and perform NCDOT, City of Charlotte, City of Raleigh etc. bridge inspections in accordance with the requirements of specific Bridge Owners, but in all cases, in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges.
• Liaise with client field/facility staff, lead/assist with communicating critical condition findings.
• Direct other field team members.
• Enforce safe operations in the field.
• Create or assist with creating and/or reviewing all required inspection reports.
• Ensure technical compliance with all applicable standards and specifications.
• 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.
• Support the Mid-Atlantic District and National Bridge Inspection group in performing bridge, ancillary, culvert inspections in different jurisdictions as required.
• Support in the preparation of proposals, tasks, reports, and other documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees