Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Team Leader

WSP in the U.S.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP USA in New Jersey is seeking a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Team Leader to guide the Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team across Newark-NJ, Lawrenceville-NJ, Morristown-NJ and more.

This role blends fieldwork and office work, with responsibilities in inspections, load ratings, and plans using MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Visio. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in bridge inspection and a NJ PE license.

Join a collaborative, safety‑driven firm focused on shaping communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• NCBI certification through FHWA training.
• 3+ years in bridge/tunnel inspection or related work.
• New Jersey PE license or ability to obtain it promptly.
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles and design/build.
• Strong leadership and communication to guide junior team members.
• Ability to perform extensive field work and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team projects.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
• Assist in bridge/tunnel load ratings and design tasks.
• Develop plans using MicroStation, Visio, AutoCAD.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Support preparation of cost proposals and project documentation.
• Maintain safety and ethics policies adherence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on multiple projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Fieldwork

Structural analysis

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

New Jersey PE license

NCBI certification

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Visio

Bentley LARS

Mathcad

AASHTOWare BrR

SAP2000

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a

Newark-NJ, Lawrenceville-NJ, Morristown-NJ, and more.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader who already has people leadership skills and is ready to lead within our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team! This role can be based out of any WSP office in New Jersey such as Newark-NJ, Lawrenceville-NJ, Morristown-NJ, and more.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader who already has people leadership skills and is ready to lead within our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.

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 Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
• Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
• Assist with the development of plans/sketches using MicroStation, Visio, and AutoCAD.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• 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.
• Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
• 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 equivalent.
• Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
• 3+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel and/or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
• NHI Course 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certificate and if required, NHI Course 130053 Refresher Certificate.
• New Jersey PE license or the ability to obtain it promptly.
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• 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; working in and around water; 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.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.
• 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, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
• Experience with engineering calculation software (AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR), Bentley LARS, Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).
• Comfortable working at heights (40ft+) and interest in working on ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification).
• Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world
• Experience with Inspecting Complex Bridges
• FAA Part 107 certification or interest in UAS Drone flying
• Familiarity with or certifications in various NDT techniques
• Interest in Programming and/or experience with databases, data analytics, or APIs.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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: $88,500 - $135,000 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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

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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?

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.