Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Structural Engineer

About the role

WSP is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Structural Engineer to join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New England, with offices in Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Glastonbury, CT; and Providence, RI. This opportunity is ideal for someone new to people leadership and interested in becoming a Team Leader. Positions based in Glastonbury, CT will primarily support Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Bridge Inspection projects statewide.

At WSP, we collaborate to deliver projects that shape communities and expand skylines. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to a variety of inspection-related projects and help mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bridge, Tunnel, and Ancillary Inspections as a Team Leader.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
• Assist in preparing Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
• Develop plans and sketches using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals on multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Support engineering tasks, including project research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and analysis.
• Assist in preparing cost proposals and scope of work documents.
• Collect and maintain project documentation.
• Complete assignment-specific training and stay current with structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and health, safety, and drug/alcohol policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in bridge, tunnel, or ancillary inspection, design, or related infrastructure work.
• Engineer in Training Certification (Professional Engineer (PE) preferred).
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, and design/build applications.
• Strong interest in structures, transportation, or related fields with a desire to advance skills.
• Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights, in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather conditions or at night around moving vehicles.
• This position may require 50% field work and 50% office work.
• Valid Driver’s License and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership to junior team members.
• Advanced proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work extended schedules as required by project-specific needs.
• Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Active membership or participation in local professional practice organizations.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), and parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary range (all locations): $90,600 - $150,590. The final compensation will be based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, as well as geographic location.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and the environment. With over 15,000 employees in 300+ offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while providing comprehensive benefits to support employees’ health and financial stability throughout their careers.