Description
WSP is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Mountain/Pacific Northwest Region Bridge Inspection Group.
In this role, you will lead NBIS/NTIS inspections of bridges, tunnels, ancillary structures, and other transportation structures, and deliver high-quality technical documentation and reports that support our clients' infrastructure programs.
Your Impact
- Lead and perform inspections under state DOT/transit authority/local agency regulations, National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), and WSP quality standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee field inspection activities, including scheduling, safety planning, equipment preparation, and team task assignments.
- Conduct hands-on, rope access, or specialized access inspections as required, including fracture critical/NSTM and complex structure evaluations.
- Document inspection findings through detailed field notes, measurements, photographs, and sketches.
- Prepare comprehensive inspection reports, including condition ratings, deficiency identification, and recommended maintenance or repair actions.
- Interpret structural plans, load ratings, and previous inspection data to inform inspection strategies and assessments.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including traffic control, confined space entry, and fall protection procedures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural engineers, project managers, and CAD technicians, to support project delivery.
- Mentor junior inspectors, providing technical guidance, field training, and quality oversight.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate inspection results, project progress, and technical recommendations.
Who You Are
- 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.
- NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader with up-to-date certifications.
- Engineer license required.
- Strong understanding of AASHTO, FHWA, and state inspection standards.
- Proficiency with inspection tools and technologies, such as tablets, drones, NDT equipment, and digital data collection platforms.
- Ability to read and interpret structural plans, specifications, and load rating analyses.
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel for field assignments.
- Physical ability to perform fieldwork, including climbing, lifting equipment, and working at heights or over water.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $103,000 - $160,000