Bridge Inspection Team Leader

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Lead Professional to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New York State , which includes offices in Troy, NY, Valhalla, NY and Goshen, NY.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced Team Leader or is interested in becoming a Team Leader. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.

Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.

Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Work as a Team Leader on performing bridge inspections for NYSDOT and/or other agencies in accordance with the requirements of specific Bridge Owners, but in all cases, in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges.

• Direct other field team members.

• Enforce safe operations in field.

• Create or assist with creating and/or reviewing all required inspection reports.

• Ensure technical compliance with all applicable standards and specifications.

• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.

• Complete training on assignment specific tasks.

• 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 equivalent.

• 7+ years of experience in bridge inspection and/or design.

• Professional Engineering Certification.

• FHWA/NHI Training - (130055) Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges or current (130053) Bridge Inspection Refresher Training (within the past 5 years).

• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, 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.

• Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather conditions; and working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.

• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver's License is required.

• 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, Powerpoint) 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, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional FHWA/NHI Training - (130078) Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM); (130087) Inspection of Ancillary Highway Structures; (130110) Tunnel Safety Inspection.

• Familiarity with NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Standards including knowledge of NYSDOT bridge inspection software - Structures Management System (SMS).

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $103,600 - $170,800

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does 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.