Engineer Diver

WSP is seeking an experienced Engineer Diver to join our Underwater Inspection Team in the Northeast Region.

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.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 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

Compensation:

• Expected Salary: $120,000 - $140,000