Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader

WSP in the U.S.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a highly skilled 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 detailed reports and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will mentor junior inspectors, coordinate field activities, and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and CAD technicians to deliver high-quality transportation infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• 7+ years post-education experience in an engineering discipline.
• 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 (tablets, drones, NDT).
• Ability to read and interpret structural plans and load rating analyses.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.
• Physical ability for fieldwork and working at heights or over water.

Responsibilities

• Lead NBIS/NTIS inspections and document findings with notes, photos, and sketches.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field inspection activities, ensuring safety.
• Perform hands-on, rope access, or specialized inspections as required.
• Prepare inspection reports with condition ratings and recommendations.
• Interpret structural plans and load ratings to inform strategies.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and CAD techs for delivery.
• Mentor junior inspectors and provide technical guidance and oversight.
• Communicate inspection results and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Technical writing

Field inspections

Communication

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Engineer license

NBIS Certification (Bridge Inspection Team Leader)

Tools

Drones

NDT equipment

Tablets / digital data collection

CAD

Job description

Job Description

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 structures, delivering high‑quality technical documentation and reports that support our clients’ infrastructure programs. You will 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 an 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 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 provides the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position, 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.

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

WSP USA provides 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.

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?

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.