Engineer Diver

Job-ID: 88724Category: EngineeringLocation: Philadelphia, PA, United States; NY, United States; NJ, United States; New York, NY, United States; Greenville, SC, United States; Tallahassee, FL, United States; PA, United States; SC, United States; FL, United StatesPosted: 2026-06-09This OpportunityWSP is seeking an experienced Engineer Diver to join our Underwater Inspection Team in the Northeast Region. This position can be based in any of our offices in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, or Florida, with flexibility depending on candidate preference.This role is designed for a licensed professional engineer who exercises independent engineering judgment, leads complex field inspections, and provides technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will serve as a key contributor in delivering high-quality bridge and waterfront inspection services, supporting both field execution and engineering evaluation.In this role, you will act as a technical lead, responsible for planning and executing inspections, evaluating structural conditions, and developing practical, defensible engineering recommendations. You will work with limited supervision, mentor junior staff, interface directly with clients, and help drive consistent, high-quality deliverables across projects.Your ImpactLead and execute bridge and waterfront inspections in accordance with client requirements, NBIS standards, and industry best practicesApply sound engineering judgment to evaluate structural conditions and develop recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, or replacementPlan inspection approaches, including field logistics, dive operations, and staffing needsReview and finalize inspection reports to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and compliancePerform and check engineering calculations related to structural assessment, load ratings, and construction inspectionsProvide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to engineers, inspectors, and dive personnelCoordinate with project managers to support schedule, budget, and quality objectivesPromote and enforce WSP’s safety culture, including strict adherence to Safe Diving Practices and site-specific safety plansRepresent WSP in client meetings, field coordination, and project discussionsUphold WSP’s values through ethical decision-making and professional conductWho You AreRequired QualificationsB.S. in Civil Engineering or a related discipline7+ years of experience in bridge and/or waterfront inspectionProfessional Engineer (PE) license in PA, NY, and NJ (or ability to obtain within six months)NBIS Team Leader certificationNBIS Underwater Bridge InspectorADCI-certified Commercial DiverADCI-approved Dive Physical completed within the past 12 monthsDemonstrated experience leading field teams and performing work with limited supervisionStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both engineering and non-engineering audiencesProven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, and substance policiesPhysically capable of performing demanding field work, including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, carrying equipment, and operating in adverse weather conditions.Valid Driver’s LicenseAuthorized to work in the United States without sponsorshipPreferred Qualifications:Project Management ExperienceAdditional FHWA/NHI certifications in scour, stream stability, or similar.Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.2D/3D Acoustic Imaging experienceRemote Pilot Certificate (Drone License).SPRAT Certification.Certifications in various destructive and non-destructive techniques.Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)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 (all locations): $120,000 - $140,000WSP 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 in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-TH1About the companyAbout WSPWSP 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.