Emerging Bridge Inspector & Structural Engineer (Hybrid)

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

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.