Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

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 inour 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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