Structural Engineering Technical Director – Bridge Inspection District Manager

WSP USA; West Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

WSP USA seeks an experienced Structural Engineering Technical Director – Bridge Inspection District Manager to lead district-scale bridge inspection programs across NC/SC with NBIS compliance and technical excellence.

The role combines strategic leadership, technical authority, and business development to deliver sustainable revenue growth while maintaining safety and quality across North and South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi‑state licensure preferred (NC & SC).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in bridge inspection under NBIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide district leadership for SC/NC bridge inspection programs, ensuring technical excellence and staff development.
• Oversee NBIS compliance, QA/QC standards, and inspection delivery processes across districts.
• Lead business development efforts for bridge inspection services and client engagement.
• Manage district workload, staffing, and financial performance aligned with regional targets.
• Collaborate with national and regional leadership to align district goals with national strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

QA/QC

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Structural Engineering Technical Director – Bridge Inspection District Manager!

This position is HYBRID and can sit out of any of the following areas:

Mooresville, NC — Charlotte, NC — Raleigh, NC — Columbia, SC — Greenville, SC

This Opportunity

The Bridge Inspection District Manager will provide strategic, technical, operational, and business leadership for our North and South Carolina Bridge Inspection practice. This role has responsibility for district‑wide performance, including oversight of statewide Technical Excellence Center (TEC) Leads, execution of multi‑year bridge inspection programs, and delivery of sustainable revenue growth and profitability.

The District Manager partners closely with the Southeast Group Lead for the Bridge Inspection National Business Line (NBL) to implement national strategy at the district level, while serving as a senior leader and trusted advisor to NCDOT, SCDOT, municipalities, counties, and other transportation agencies.

Your Impact

District Leadership & People Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to statewide Bridge Inspection TEC Leads, ensuring technical excellence, staff development, performance management, and succession planning.

• Establish and maintain consistent inspection practices, QA/QC standards, and delivery processes across North and South Carolina.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and ethical decision‑making aligned with WSP policies and values.

• Partner with regional and national leadership to anticipate workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and support strategic hiring aligned with current and future DOT programs.

• Ensure all bridge inspection activities comply with NBIS, the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, and applicable state‑and client‑specific requirements.

• Provide senior technical review and guidance for complex inspections, including load ratings, fracture‑critical bridges, scour evaluations, ancillary structures, and specialty inspection programs.

• Serve as the district‑level technical authority for inspection methodologies, risk management, QA/QC, and adoption of innovative inspection technologies (e.g., UAS, NDT, rope access).

• Identify, mitigate, and elevate technical, contractual, and delivery risks to protect WSP and its clients.

Technical Oversight & Compliance

Business Development, Growth & Client Engagement

• Lead and support business development efforts for bridge inspection and related services across NC and SC, including pursuit strategy, proposals, fee development, and client interviews.

• Serve as a key participant in Go/No‑Go decisions, pursuit risk assessment, and staffing strategy for district opportunities.

• Maintain and expand strong relationships with NCDOT, SCDOT, local agencies, and transportation clients, acting as a senior and trusted client advisor.

• Coordinate with District, Regional, and National Business Line leadership to align pursuits with national growth priorities and market strategy.

Program, Operational & Financial Accountability

• Provide executive oversight for statewide and multi‑year bridge inspection programs, including IDIQ and on‑call contracts.

• Oversee district‑level workload planning, staffing utilization, and resource sharing across North and South Carolina.

• Accountable for district revenue growth, backlog development, operating margin, and financial performance, in alignment with regional and national targets.

• Support development of annual business plans, revenue forecasts, and tactical action plans for the district.

Collaboration & Industry Representation

• Act as a senior liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and internal WSP leadership.

• Collaborate with other WSP disciplines to support cross‑selling and integrated infrastructure solutions.

• Represent WSP as an industry leader in bridge inspection services throughout the Carolinas, supporting thought leadership and innovation initiatives.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi‑state licensure (NC & SC preferred).

• 12 years of progressive experience in bridge inspection under NBIS, including leadership of complex programs, districts, or regions.

• Demonstrated experience managing bridge inspection programs for NCDOT, SCDOT, and/or comparable transportation agencies.

• Proven success leading senior technical leaders and managing multi‑state or district‑level teams.

• Strong understanding of QA/QC, safety management, risk mitigation, project delivery, and financial performance.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within NC and SC as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Advanced FHWA/NHI training (e.g., fracture‑critical inspection, load rating, scour).

• Experience with complex bridges, rail bridges, tunnels, or ancillary structures.

• Familiarity with advanced inspection technologies (UAS, NDT, rope access).

• Prior experience in district, regional, or multi‑state leadership roles within bridge inspection or transportation infrastructure.

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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.

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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.