Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader!

WSP • Lawrenceville, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader! This role will be to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New Jersey, which works out of our Lawrenceville, NJ office. This opportunity is ideal for someone new to bridge inspection who wants to grow into a Bridge Inspection Team Leader role. At WSP, we inspire the right people to support our future-focused business goals, and our commitment to teamwork helps us strengthen communities and expand skylines. Join a collaborative team of experts working on projects that shape communities and support the future. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of experience with bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection projects.
• Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Proficient understanding of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to project-related issues.
• Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation, or a related field, with a strong desire to develop skills aligned with WSP’s work and projects.
• Physical ability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in confined spaces; climbing; carrying ladders and equipment; working in adverse weather, at night, and around moving vehicles.
• Ability to work in and around water, including boat and wader work.
• Ability to work in a role that may be approximately 50% field-based and 50% office-based.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to project team members.
• Advanced proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and related tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules based on project needs, which may include night work, workdays longer than 8 hours, and weekends.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including potential overnight stays, depending on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior work or internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Interest in UAS Drone flying.
• Interest in obtaining rope access (SPRAT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a range of bridge and infrastructure inspection projects.
• Serve as an Assistant Team Leader for bridge and sign structure inspections.
• Perform structural engineering tasks and field inspections.
• Support preparation of bridge load ratings.
• Develop plans and sketches using Visio and MicroStation.
• Collaborate independently and with cross-functional teams of engineers on multiple concurrent projects.
• Support engineering assignments that build technical, interpersonal, and ethical skills.
• Assist with project research, field work, preliminary repair calculations, and structural analysis.
• Help prepare cost proposals and scope-of-work documents.
• Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation.
• Complete training for assignment-specific tasks.
• Stay current on structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Make responsible, ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while following WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform other duties as business needs require.

What This Job Offers

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