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WSP USA Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Senior Structural Engineer in Boston, Massachusetts

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 in our 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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