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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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