Engineer Diver
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
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)
Impact
Lead and execute bridge and waterfront inspections in accordance with client requirements, NBIS standards, and industry best practices
Apply sound engineering judgment to 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
Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to engineers, inspectors, and dive personnel
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: $120,000 - $140,000
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.
Notice To Third Party Agencies:
We do 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.