Bridge Inspection Technician

WSP • Greenville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Technician out of our Greenville, SC office! This role involves assisting with North Carolina and South Carolina Routine Bridge inspections, load ratings, and non-destructive testing. The position supports a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills, and to learn basic principles of Bridge Engineering. Responsibilities include assisting with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis, as well as supporting the preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. The role also involves assisting in collecting and maintaining project documentation and completing training on assigned tasks. The technician will 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. Additional responsibilities may be required by business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil / Structural Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with North Carolina and South Carolina Routine Bridge inspections, load ratings and non-destructive testing.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Bridge Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED