WSP USA

Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Senior Structural Engineer


PayCompetitive
LocationWorcester/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 68476

      WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Senior Structural Engineer to provide experienced leadership of bridge projects and mentor upcoming leaders in our New England offices, including Boston and Worcester, MA/ Providence, RI/ Merrimack, NH/ Glastonbury, CT. Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.

      Your Impact

      • Work with our Bridge/Highway Design Team on a variety of project development and design tasks.
      • Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
      • Assist in the preparation of Bridge Load Ratings
      • Work as a Team Member on Bridge Inspections
      • Assist with the development of plans/sketches using 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 final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
      • Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
      • 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 closely related discipline.
      • 7 - 10 years of experience in bridge inspection or design or other bridge related work.
      • Engineer in Training Certification (PE preferred).
      • 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.
      • 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) 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 may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related Undergraduate program. OR
      • Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program.
      • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
      • Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
      • A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations

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  • About the company

      WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.