Bridge Inspection Engineer: Field‑Heavy, Civil/Structural

WSP USA; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Bridge Inspection, Structural Engineer to support the Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team across New England, with offices in Boston, Worcester, Glastonbury, and Providence. You will contribute to inspection projects, collaborate across teams, and assist with load ratings and AutoCAD drafting.

The role offers significant field exposure and office work, with opportunities to grow skills in transportation engineering, documentation, and project support, while traveling as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather conditions; and working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.

Responsibilities

• Work with Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on inspection related projects.
• Work as a Team Member on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
• Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
• Assist with the development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Bridge and Transportation Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Field work

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Bridge Inspection, Structural Engineer to support the Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team across New England, with offices in Boston, Worcester, Glastonbury, and Providence. You will contribute to inspection projects, collaborate across teams, and assist with load ratings and AutoCAD drafting.

The role offers significant field exposure and office work, with opportunities to grow skills in transportation engineering, documentation, and project support, while traveling as