Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader

WSP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

WSP is seeking a highly skilled NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader to direct bridge inspection activities in the Mountain/Pacific Northwest Region. You will lead inspections, plan field operations, and deliver high-quality documentation for infrastructure programs.

You will mentor junior inspectors, collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians, and communicate findings to clients while upholding safety and quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader with up-to-date certifications.
• Engineer license required.
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, FHWA, and state inspection standards.
• Proficiency with inspection tools such as tablets, drones, NDT equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret structural plans, specifications, and load rating analyses.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.
• Physical ability to perform fieldwork, including climbing, lifting equipment, and working at heights or over water.
• High interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization.
• Knowledge of safety policies and compliance.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform NBIS/NTIS inspections in accordance with regulations and WSP standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field inspection activities and scheduling.
• Conduct rope access or specialized inspections as required.
• Document findings via field notes, photos, and sketches.
• Prepare inspection reports with condition ratings and recommendations.
• Interpret plans, load ratings, and past data to guide inspections.
• Ensure safety protocols including traffic control and fall protection.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and CAD staff.
• Mentor junior inspectors and provide training and quality oversight.
• Communicate results and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Field inspections

Technical writing

Communication

Reading structural plans

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Self-leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Engineer license

Tools

Tablets

Drones

NDT equipment

Digital data collection platforms

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Mountain/Pacific Northwest Region Bridge Inspection Group. In this role, you will lead NBIS/NTIS inspections of bridges, tunnels, ancillary structures, and other transportation structure and deliver high quality technical documentation and reports that support our clients’ infrastructure programs. You’ll be a key contributor to WSP’s mission of designing and maintaining resilient, sustainable, and safe transportation networks across the United States.

Your Impact

• Lead and perform inspections performed under state DOT /transit authority/local agency regulations, National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), and WSP quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field inspection activities, including scheduling, safety planning, equipment preparation, and team task assignments.
• Conduct hands on, rope access, or specialized access inspections as required, including fracture critical/NSTM and complex structure evaluations.
• Document inspection findings through detailed field notes, measurements, photographs, and sketches.
• Prepare comprehensive inspection reports, including condition ratings, deficiency identification, and recommended maintenance or repair actions.
• Interpret structural plans, load ratings, and previous inspection data to inform inspection strategies and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including traffic control, confined space entry, and fall protection procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural engineers, project managers, and CAD technicians, to support project delivery.
• Mentor junior inspectors, providing technical guidance, field training, and quality oversight.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate inspection results, project progress, and technical recommendations.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader with up-to-date certifications.
• Engineer license required.
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, FHWA, and state inspection standards.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and technologies, such as tablets, drones, NDT equipment, and digital data collection platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret structural plans, specifications, and load rating analyses.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.
• Physical ability to perform fieldwork, including climbing, lifting equipment, and working at heights or over water.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high-level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Well‑developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NTIS Certified Tunnel Inspection Team Leader with up-to-date certifications.
• Experience with complex structures, movable bridges, or fracture critical/NSTM inspections.
• Rope access certification (SPRAT/IRATA) or willingness to obtain.
• Familiarity with GIS based asset management systems and digital inspection platforms.

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): $103,000 - $160,000
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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $116,000 - $171,000
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.