Structural Engineer / Instrumentation Project Manager

WSP•Raleigh, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Structural Engineer / Instrumentation Project Manager! This position will ideally sit out of our Raleigh, NC office, but can also be fully remote! This Opportunity Provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi‑site structural health monitoring, instrumentation, and bridge load‑testing projects across the United States. Tasks include the planning, design, deployment, and data interpretation of instrumentation systems for bridges and other transportation structures, as well as load‑testing execution and reporting. Substantiate reports and technical documentation to advise on instrumentation layouts, sensor selection, installation methods, data acquisition systems, material and structural behavior, and field-testing procedures. Ensures responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds industry standards for safety, structural performance assessment, and functionality. Your Impact Apply structural engineering principles to develop instrumentation plans for both Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and diagnostic live-load testing projects. Apply structural engineering principles to evaluate measured bridge behavior, compare results to analytical models, and identify implications for structural capacity, performance, and future monitoring needs. Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. Perform engineering work on instrumentation and load‑testing projects, including inspection of field conditions, coordinating site access, and confirming conformance with testing plans, safety requirements, and specifications. Develop load‑testing plans, instrumentation drawings, data acquisition configurations, and cost estimates; prepare traffic control, safety, and phasing plans; and coordinate with owners, subconsultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary WSP teams. Lead SHM and diagnostic live‑load tests from inception to completion, ensuring high‑quality data collection, operational safety, and clear communication among project partners. Develop, refine, and incorporate advanced monitoring technologies, data‑analysis methods, modeling techniques, and instrumentation strategies to deliver future‑ready structural insights. Oversee and monitor cross‑functional project teams and field crews, including budgets, schedules, deliverables, and QA/QC requirements for instrumentation design, installation, testing, and data interpretation. Review and approve structural instrumentation drawings, load‑testing plans, and SHM documentation, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Prepare tables, charts, plots, signal processing outputs, dashboards, and technical illustrations for interpreting instrumentation and load‑test data. Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations documenting testing procedures, data analysis, structural response, and engineering conclusions for owners and stakeholders. Analyze and interpret measured behavior to support engineering decisions, load ratings, rehabilitation strategies, and performance monitoring recommendations. Remain current with the latest SHM technologies, data‑acquisition systems, signal‑processing methods, and instrumentation installation practices. Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos. Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses. Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities. Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
2+ years of project management experience overseeing field‑oriented engineering projects (may overlap with instrumentation experience).
Engineer license required.
Proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to project work-related issues.
Knowledge and experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
Proficiency with DAQ systems (e.g., Campbell Scientific, NI) and instrumentation best practices.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and validate structural response data collected during load tests or continuous monitoring.
Knowledge of structural behavior of bridges and ability to relate measured response to analytical expectations.
Ability to lead field crews safely and effectively in active transportation environments.
Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
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.
Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ANSYS, STADD, Strand 7, Midas, MATLAB), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Willingness to travel throughout the U.S. for field deployments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
CRBasic programming experience for Campbell Scientific systems.
Experience with Python/MATLAB signal processing or dashboarding.
Proficient in FEA/FEM with tools such as Midas and/or Strand 7
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Responsibilities

Apply structural engineering principles to develop instrumentation plans for both Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and diagnostic live-load testing projects.
Apply structural engineering principles to evaluate measured bridge behavior, compare results to analytical models, and identify implications for structural capacity, performance, and future monitoring needs.
Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Perform engineering work on instrumentation and load‑testing projects, including inspection of field conditions, coordinating site access, and confirming conformance with testing plans, safety requirements, and specifications.
Develop load‑testing plans, instrumentation drawings, data acquisition configurations, and cost estimates; prepare traffic control, safety, and phasing plans; and coordinate with owners, subconsultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary WSP teams.
Lead SHM and diagnostic live‑load tests from inception to completion, ensuring high‑quality data collection, operational safety, and clear communication among project partners.
Develop, refine, and incorporate advanced monitoring technologies, data‑analysis methods, modeling techniques, and instrumentation strategies to deliver future‑ready structural insights.
Oversee and monitor cross‑functional project teams and field crews, including budgets, schedules, deliverables, and QA/QC requirements for instrumentation design, installation, testing, and data interpretation.
Review and approve structural instrumentation drawings, load‑testing plans, and SHM documentation, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Prepare tables, charts, plots, signal processing outputs, dashboards, and technical illustrations for interpreting instrumentation and load‑test data.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations documenting testing procedures, data analysis, structural response, and engineering conclusions for owners and stakeholders.
Analyze and interpret measured behavior to support engineering decisions, load ratings, rehabilitation strategies, and performance monitoring recommendations.
Remain current with the latest SHM technologies, data‑acquisition systems, signal‑processing methods, and instrumentation installation practices.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
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.