Lead Underwater Bridge Engineer & Diver

WSP in the U.S.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability & life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement, voting, and natural- iz-

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Engineer Diver to join the Underwater Inspection Team in the Northeast Region. This role can be based in offices in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, or Florida, with flexibility depending on candidate preference.

You will lead complex field inspections, provide technical leadership, and deliver NBIS-compliant bridge and waterfront assessments. The engineer will mentor staff and interface with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of bridge and/or waterfront inspection experience.
• PE license in PA, NY, and NJ (or ability to obtain within six months).
• NBIS Team Leader certification.
• NBIS Underwater Bridge Inspector.
• ADCI-certified Commercial Diver.
• ADCI-approved Dive Physical completed within the past 12 months.
• Demonstrated experience leading field teams with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute bridge and waterfront inspections in accordance with NBIS standards and industry best practices.
• Evaluate structural conditions and develop recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement.
• Plan inspection approaches, including field logistics, dive operations, and staffing needs.
• Review and finalize inspection reports for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Perform and check engineering calculations related to structural assessment, load ratings, and construction inspections.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, inspectors, and dive personnel.
• Coordinate with project managers to support schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Promote and enforce WSP’s safety culture and Safe Diving Practices.
• Represent WSP in client meetings, field coordination, and project discussions.
• Uphold WSP’s values through ethical decision-making and professional conduct.

Skills

Bridge inspection experience

Waterfront inspection

Underwater inspection

Project leadership

Field leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license in PA, NY, NJ or ability to obtain within six months

NBIS Team Leader certification

NBIS Underwater Bridge Inspector

ADCI-certified Commercial Diver

ADCI-approved Dive Physical (past 12 months)

Driver's License

Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Engineer Diver to join the Underwater Inspection Team in the Northeast Region. This role can be based in offices in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, or Florida, with flexibility depending on candidate preference.

You will lead complex field inspections, provide technical leadership, and deliver NBIS-compliant bridge and waterfront assessments. The engineer will mentor staff and interface with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables.