Assistant Team Leader, Bridge Inspections

WSP; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Team Leader for Bridge Inspections in New Jersey. This role will join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team and is open to multiple NJ offices such as Lawrenceville, Newark, Morristown, and other NJ locations.

Ideal for someone new to bridge inspection who wants to grow into a Team Leader role. You will conduct field inspections, assist with load ratings, develop plans using Visio and MicroStation, and collaborate with engineers on several concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0 to 1 years of bridge-/structure-inspection experience.
• Engineer‑in‑Training certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Solid understanding of structural engineering principles and their application.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Willingness for 50% field and 50% office work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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 with engineers on multiple concurrent projects.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary repair calculations.
• Help prepare cost proposals and scope-of-work documents.

Skills

Structural analysis

Field inspections

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Visio

MicroStation

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Assistant Team Leader, Bridge Inspections!

This role will be to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New Jersey. Open to any WSP office location in New Jersey such as Lawrenceville-NJ, Newark-NJ, Morristown-NJ, etc.

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!

Your Impact

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0 to 1 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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: $70,000 - $90,000

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.

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