Location: Herndon,VA, USA
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Bridge Inspection Team Leader for our Virginia Beach, Richmond and Herndon, VA offices. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Inspection Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
The Team Leader shall use their education, licensure and relevant work experience to perform independent and complete evaluation of the condition, function and load carrying capacity of bridges, tunnels, and ancillary structures and their individual components. These evaluations may form the basis of recommendations to the owners for repair, rehabilitation or replacement.
Your Impact
* Lead teams in performing field work inspecting bridges and highway ancillary structures throughout the Mid-Atlantic for deterioration and structural damage.
* Plan and prepare field inspection trips and maintaining field equipment and supplies.
* Write technical reports for inspection work completed in the field.
* Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
* Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
* Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
* Plan, schedule and perform bridge inspections 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
* Perform engineering calculations on various bridge repair designs, bridge load ratings, and construction inspections.
* Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures to ensure work is completed in a correct manner.
* Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
* 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.
* 5 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
* Virginia Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
* FHWA-NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.
* Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
* Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
* Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
* Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Physically capable of performing field work including climbing ladders (40ft or less) and in close quarters, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
* Proficiency/Comfortable using hand and power tools.
* 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 overnight travel may be required depending on project location.
Preferred Qualifications:
* FHWA-NHI 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection of Steel Bridges or Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members
* FHWA-NHI 130087 Inspection & Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures
* Experience using AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.
* Experience with engineering calculation software (Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).
* Experience using AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR)
* Interest in UAS Drone flying
* Comfortable working at Heights (40ft+) and interest in working on Ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification)
* Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world