Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader

About the Role

Join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Lawrenceville, NJ. This opportunity is ideal for someone new to bridge inspection who wants to grow into a Bridge Inspection Team Leader role. At WSP, we inspire collaboration and innovation, working on projects that shape communities and support the future.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a range of bridge and infrastructure inspection projects.
• Serve as an Assistant Team Leader for bridge and sign structure inspections.
• Perform structural engineering tasks and field inspections.
• Support preparation of bridge load ratings.
• Develop plans and sketches using Visio and MicroStation.
• Collaborate independently and with cross-functional teams of engineers on multiple concurrent projects.
• Support engineering assignments that build technical, interpersonal, and ethical skills.
• Assist with project research, field work, preliminary repair calculations, and structural analysis.
• Help prepare cost proposals and scope-of-work documents.
• Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation.
• Complete training for assignment-specific tasks.
• Stay current on structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Make responsible, ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while following WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform other duties as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0 to 1 years of experience with bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection projects.
• Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Proficient understanding of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to project-related issues.
• Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation, or a related field, with a strong desire to develop skills aligned with WSP’s work and projects.
• Physical ability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in confined spaces; climbing; carrying ladders and equipment; working in adverse weather, at night, and around moving vehicles.
• Ability to work in and around water, including boat and wader work.
• Ability to work in a role that may be approximately 50% field-based and 50% office-based.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to project team members.
• Advanced proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and related tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules based on project needs, which may include night work, workdays longer than 8 hours, and weekends.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including potential overnight stays, depending on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior work or internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Interest in UAS Drone flying.
• Interest in obtaining rope access (SPRAT) certification.

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.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

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.