Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader
$70,000–$90,000 year
On-siteLawrenceville, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Contribute to bridge and infrastructure inspection projects by serving as an Assistant Team Leader, performing structural engineering tasks, and supporting load rating preparation. Develop plans and sketches using Visio and MicroStation while assisting with preliminary repair calculations, structural analysis, and cost proposal documentation. Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation and complete training for assignment-specific tasks. Collaborate independently and with cross-functional teams on multiple concurrent projects, providing guidance to project team members. This role requires approximately 50% field work, including climbing, working at heights, and in adverse weather, alongside office duties. Candidates must have an Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain it within one year, a Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, and proficiency in structural engineering principles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- 0 to 1 years of experience with bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection projects
- Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire
- Proficient understanding of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to project-related issues
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation, or a related field, with a strong desire to develop skills aligned with WSP's work and projects
- Physical ability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in confined spaces; climbing; carrying ladders and equipment; working in adverse weather, at night, and around moving vehicles
- Ability to work in and around water, including boat and wader work
- Ability to work in a role that may be approximately 50% field-based and 50% office-based
- Valid driver's license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance to project team members
- Advanced proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and related tools
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules based on project needs, which may include night work, workdays longer than 8 hours, and weekends
- Ability to travel occasionally, including potential overnight stays, depending on project requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Prior work or internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
- Interest in UAS Drone flying
- Interest in obtaining rope access (SPRAT) certification
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