Bridge Inspection Team Lead - NBIS Certified

WSP in the U.S.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Mountain/Pacific Northwest Region Bridge Inspection Group. You will lead NBIS/NTIS inspections of bridges, tunnels, and related structures, delivering high-quality documentation and reports to support infrastructure programs.

You will plan field activities, supervise inspections, mentor junior inspectors, and communicate results to clients and stakeholders while upholding safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader with up-to-date certifications.
• Engineer license required.
• 7+ years post-education experience in engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, FHWA and state inspection standards.
• Ability to read/interpret structural plans and load rating analyses.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Travel readiness with valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead NBIS/NTIS inspections of bridges, tunnels, and related structures.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field inspection activities and safety planning.
• Document findings with notes, photos, and sketches; prepare reports.
• Interpret plans and load ratings to inform inspection strategies.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and CAD staff.
• Mentor junior inspectors and support client communication.

Skills

NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team

7+ years experience

Professional communication

Technical writing

Leadership

Reading plans & load ratings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Tablets

Drones

NDT equipment

Digital data collection platforms

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Mountain/Pacific Northwest Region Bridge Inspection Group. You will lead NBIS/NTIS inspections of bridges, tunnels, and related structures, delivering high-quality documentation and reports to support infrastructure programs.

You will plan field activities, supervise inspections, mentor junior inspectors, and communicate results to clients and stakeholders while upholding safety standards and company policies.