Assistant Inspector – Bridge Inspection

WSP USA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Inspector- Bridge Inspection to join our Mountain/Pacific Northwest Inspection Group. This role supports inspections for bridges, culverts, and related structures across AZ, CO, ID, NM, NV, and UT, with potential field travel.

The ideal candidate has a structural or civil engineering background, 0–1 year post-education experience, and the ability to read plans, collect field data, and document conditions while adhering to NBIS/NTIS and company safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering.
• 0–1 year post-education experience.
• Experience in bridge inspection or structural fieldwork.
• Ability to read bridge plans and specs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections of bridges, culverts, and related structures.
• Collect field data, notes, and photographs for reports.
• Develop inspection reports with condition ratings and actions.
• Operate inspection tools and equipment, including drones if applicable.
• Coordinate with senior staff and client representatives in the field.
• Follow safety protocols and MOT guidelines.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Outdoor work

Documentation

Measurement tools

Driver's license

Field coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare BrM

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Assistant Inspector- Bridge Inspection to join our Mountain Pacific bridge inspection team. This position can be based out of one of WSP's offices in AZ, CO, ID, NM, NV , or UT .

WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services, delivering safe, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our Mountain/Pacific Northwest Inspection Group is growing and looking to hire Assistant Inspectors for bridge, culvert, tunnel, ancillary structures, retaining wall and other structure inspections for state DOTs, transit authorities and local agencies. Travel outside of the region may be required as we build workload here in the Mountain/Pacific Northwest Region. As an Assistant Inspector, you’ll support structural inspections while building technical expertise in one of the most important public safety disciplines.

Your Impact

• Assist with inspections of bridges, culverts, overhead sign structures, high mast lighting poles, retaining walls, and other transportation assets.

• Support inspections performed under state DOT/transit authority/local agency regulations, National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), and WSP quality standards.

• Collect and document field data, including measurements, defect identification, material conditions, and environmental factors specific to client climate (corrosion, scour, marine exposure).

• Prepare client compliant field notes, sketches, and photographic documentation for use in official inspection reports.

• Assist in developing inspection reports, including condition ratings, element level data, and recommended maintenance actions.

• Operate inspection tools and equipment such as measuring devices, sounding tools, tablets, drones (if applicable), and under bridge inspection units (UBITs).

• Follow all WSP, client, and project specific safety protocols, including MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) procedures, confined space entry, and working over water.

• Coordinate with senior inspectors, engineers, and client representatives during field operations.

• Participate in client training and certification pathways to advance toward client/NBIS Bridge Inspector qualification.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience

• Experience in bridge inspection, construction, or structural fieldwork

• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.

• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.

• Ability to read and interpret bridge plans, and specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document field conditions.

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying climates.

• Ability to work at heights, over water, and around active traffic.

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital data collection tools.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NBIS bridge requirements.

• Experience with bridge asset management software (AASHTOWare BrM, etc).

• Knowledge of structural materials including reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel, and timber.

• Experience with UBITs, aerial lifts, rope access, or drones (FAA Part 107 certification a plus).

• OSHA 10 hour or 30 hour training.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $61,000 - $87,700

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $68,000 - $93,800

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.