Engineer Diver

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Lead complex field inspections and provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams
• 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 to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and compliance
• Perform and check engineering calculations related to structural assessment, load ratings, and construction inspections
• Act as a technical lead, mentor junior staff, and interface directly with clients
• Support schedule, budget, and quality objectives for projects
• Represent WSP in client meetings, field coordination, and project discussions
• Uphold WSP’s safety culture and ethics in all activities

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in bridge and/or waterfront inspection
• Professional Engineer (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 and performing work with limited supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both engineering and non-engineering audiences
• Prominent commitment to workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, and substance policies
• Physically capable of performing demanding field work, including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, carrying equipment, and operating in adverse weather conditions
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Experience
• Additional FHWA/NHI certifications in scour, stream stability, or similar
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation. 2D/3D Acoustic Imaging experience
• Remote Pilot Certificate (Drone License)
• SPRAT Certification
• Certifications in various destructive and non-destructive techniques
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $120,000 - $140,000

Schedule

Not specified