Engineer Diver
About The Position
WSP is seeking an experienced Engineer Diver to join our Underwater Inspection Team in the Northeast Region. This position can be based in any of our offices in Pennsylvania, New York, or New Jersey, with flexibility depending on candidate preference. This role is designed for a licensed professional engineer who exercises independent engineering judgment, leads complex field inspections, and provides technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will serve as a key contributor in delivering high-quality bridge and waterfront inspection services, supporting both field execution and engineering evaluation. In this role, you will act as a technical lead, responsible for planning and executing inspections, evaluating structural conditions, and developing practical, defensible engineering recommendations. You will work with limited supervision, mentor junior staff, interface directly with clients, and help drive consistent, high-quality deliverables across projects.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in bridge and/or waterfront inspection
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in PA, NY, and NJ (or ability to obtain within six months)
- NBIS Team Leader certification
- NBIS Underwater Bridge Inspector
- ADCI-certified Commercial Diver
- ADCI-approved Dive Physical completed within the past 12 months
- Demonstrated experience leading field teams and performing work with limited supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both engineering and non-engineering audiences
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, and substance policies
- Physically capable of performing demanding field work, including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, carrying equipment, and operating in adverse weather conditions.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Experience
- Additional FHWA/NHI certifications in scour, stream stability, or similar.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- 2D/3D Acoustic Imaging experience
- Remote Pilot Certificate (Drone License).
- SPRAT Certification.
- Certifications in various destructive and non-destructive techniques.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute bridge and waterfront inspections in accordance with client requirements, NBIS standards, and industry best practices
- Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate structural conditions and develop recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement
- Plan inspection approaches, including field logistics, dive operations, and staffing needs
- Review and finalize inspection reports to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and compliance
- Perform and check engineering calculations related to structural assessment, load ratings, and construction inspections
- Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to engineers, inspectors, and dive personnel
- Coordinate with project managers to support schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Promote and enforce WSP’s safety culture, including strict adherence to Safe Diving Practices and site-specific safety plans
- Represent WSP in client meetings, field coordination, and project discussions
- Uphold WSP’s values through ethical decision-making and professional conduct
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life
- retirement savings
- paid sick leave
- paid vacation (or other personal time)
- paid parental leave
- paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
