Bridge Inspection Technical Excellence Center (TEC) Lead

WSP • Lawrence Township, NJ

14d • $170,000 - $195,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Bridge Inspection Technical Excellence Center (TEC) Lead for its New Jersey Bridge Inspection Group. The position is based in the Lawrenceville, New Jersey office, with flexibility to work from adjacent offices. The Lead works closely with the Mid-Atlantic North Bridge Inspection District Leader on business development and winning bridge inspection and repair work for NJDOT, NJTA, NJ Transit, county and city authorities, and other transportation agencies.

The role applies education, licensure, and relevant experience to independently evaluate the condition, function, and load-carrying capacity of structures and their components. These evaluations may inform recommendations to facility owners for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement. The Lead provides discipline leadership, manages complex projects and staff, supports business strategy and growth, and represents WSP with clients and external organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• 10 or more years of bridge inspection (NBIS) experience with PennDOT and other transportation clients.
• Experience as a project manager or team leader in Pennsylvania and other states as necessary.
• Successful management of bridge inspection projects for PennDOT.
• Attendance at the NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
• Attendance at additional NHI courses, such as NSTM, LRFR, and scour-related courses.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, guide junior team or project members, and adhere strictly to QA/QC.
• 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.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented structure.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to supervise, train, and direct team members.
• Awareness of time and budget management.
• Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, 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, including (130078) Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges/Nonredundant Steel Tension Steel Members and (130087) Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures.
• Experience inspecting railroad and complex bridges, tunnels, and ancillary structures.
• Familiarity with or certifications in various nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques and UAS applications.
• Familiarity with rope access techniques and/or UAS operations certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, strategic leadership for the structural engineering discipline, offering direction, expertise, and support to achieve project and work-site deliverables.
• Review permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections for compliance with applicable regulations and sound engineering practice.
• Lead complex structural engineering projects, including coordinating contributors, preparing and overseeing budgets, tracking hours and expenses, monitoring performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
• Pursue and develop business and successfully execute current and potential building and infrastructure work in the assigned geography, particularly large projects.
• Lead technical aspects of contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
• Support long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development for structural engineering work, with a focus on infrastructure opportunities across planning, design, strategic consulting, and program/construction management.
• Ensure profitable project performance and successful completion of projects in the specified area.
• Assist with annual updates to business tactical action plans.
• Meet with public and private entities or individuals to discuss engineering, construction, and program challenges.
• Develop and continuously improve engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition.
• Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys, align discipline functions with business and project strategy, and identify and address skill gaps or operational risks.
• Schedule discipline meetings and provide updates and recommendations to promote expertise and innovation in project work.
• Represent and serve as a liaison for the engineering discipline with federal, state, and local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry groups, and government and community entities.
• Develop proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgets, and plan, develop, and manage projects in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and engineering practices.
• Interpret and summarize data, reports, and documents to reach sound engineering and regulatory conclusions.
• Provide verbal and written input to multidisciplinary project teams and contribute strategic advice to clients.
• Develop a client base for high-level structural engineering services, identify business development opportunities, and cross-sell WSP capabilities.
• Mentor staff and support their growth and professional development.
• Manage assigned staff and provide performance guidance and leadership.
• Remain current in structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with professionals across disciplines to provide trusted-advisor service and future-ready solutions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior