Early Career Bridge Inspection, Structural Engineering - WSP

OpenTalent; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Bridge Inspection, Structural Engineer to join our New England Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team with offices in Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Glastonbury, CT; Merrimack, NH and Providence, RI.

You will work on a variety of inspection projects, support load rating preparations, develop AutoCAD sketches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while learning bridge and transportation engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection, design or other infrastructure related work.
• Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related fields and a desire to advance skills in WSP’s work.
• Physically capable of performing field work including heights, adverse weather, and night work; ability to work in conditions with moving vehicles.
• Position may be 50% field and 50% office work.
• Background check and valid Driver’s License required.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Work with Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection related projects.
• Work as a Team Member on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
• Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
• Assist with development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
• Support engineering tasks 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.
• Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assignment tasks.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Bridge Inspection, Structural Engineer to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New England, which includes offices in Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Glastonbury, CT; Merrimack, NH and Providence, RI.

Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our 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

• Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection, design and/or other infrastructure related work.
• 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.
• This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License is required.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.