Bridge Inspection TEC Lead - North Carolina
WSP in the U.S., Charlotte, NC, United States
Job Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection TEC Lead. This position can sit out of any of the following areas: Mooresville, NC – Charlotte, NC – Raleigh, NC.
This Opportunity
The Bridge Inspection Technical Excellence Center (TEC) Lead for our North Carolina Bridge Inspection Group. You will work closely with our bridge inspection District Manager for Carolina on a full-time basis with business development and winning bridge inspection and repair work for NCDOT, SCDOT, County and City authorities and other transportation agencies. You will utilize your education, licensure, and relevant work experience to perform independently and complete evaluation of the condition, function and load carrying capacity of structures and their individual components. These evaluations may form the basis of recommendations to facility owners for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement.
Your Impact
Plan, schedule, and perform bridge inspections in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges.
Liaison with client field/facility staff, lead or assist with communicating critical condition findings.
Direct other field team members.
Enforce safe operations in the field.
Create or assist with creating and reviewing all required inspection reports.
Ensure technical compliance with all applicable standards and specifications.
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.
Support the Mid‑Atlantic District and National Bridge Inspection group in performing bridge, ancillary, culvert inspections in different jurisdictions as required.
Support in the preparation of proposals, tasks, reports, and other documents.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
Professional Engineering Licensure.
10+ years of experience in bridge inspection (NBIS) with NCDOT and other transportation clients.
Project Manager/Team Leader in NC and other states as necessary.
Experience in successful management of bridge inspection projects for NCDOT and/or SCDOT.
Attendance of NHI Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges course.
Attendance of additional NHI courses (e.g., NSTM, LRFR and Scour related).
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.
Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
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, etc.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to think critically and solve problems.
Ability to work well in a team‑oriented structure.
Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Ability to supervise, train and direct the work of team members.
Cognizant of time and budget management.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering.
Additional FHWA/NHI Training - (130078) Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges/Nonredundant Steel Tension Steel Members (130087) Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures.
Experience with the inspection of railroad and complex bridges, tunnels and ancillary structures.
Familiar with or certifications in various NDT techniques and UAS applications.
Familiar with our certifications in rope access techniques and/or UAS operations.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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WSP is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection TEC Lead. This position can sit out of any of the following areas: Mooresville, NC – Charlotte, NC – Raleigh, NC.
This Opportunity
The Bridge Inspection Technical Excellence Center (TEC) Lead for our North Carolina Bridge Inspection Group. You will work closely with our bridge inspection District Manager for Carolina on a full-time basis with business development and winning bridge inspection and repair work for NCDOT, SCDOT, County and City authorities and other transportation agencies. You will utilize your education, licensure, and relevant work experience to perform independently and complete evaluation of the condition, function and load carrying capacity of structures and their individual components. These evaluations may form the basis of recommendations to facility owners for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement.
Your Impact
Plan, schedule, and perform bridge inspections in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges.
Liaison with client field/facility staff, lead or assist with communicating critical condition findings.
Direct other field team members.
Enforce safe operations in the field.
Create or assist with creating and reviewing all required inspection reports.
Ensure technical compliance with all applicable standards and specifications.
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.
Support the Mid‑Atlantic District and National Bridge Inspection group in performing bridge, ancillary, culvert inspections in different jurisdictions as required.
Support in the preparation of proposals, tasks, reports, and other documents.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
Professional Engineering Licensure.
10+ years of experience in bridge inspection (NBIS) with NCDOT and other transportation clients.
Project Manager/Team Leader in NC and other states as necessary.
Experience in successful management of bridge inspection projects for NCDOT and/or SCDOT.
Attendance of NHI Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges course.
Attendance of additional NHI courses (e.g., NSTM, LRFR and Scour related).
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.
Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
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, etc.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to think critically and solve problems.
Ability to work well in a team‑oriented structure.
Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Ability to supervise, train and direct the work of team members.
Cognizant of time and budget management.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering.
Additional FHWA/NHI Training - (130078) Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges/Nonredundant Steel Tension Steel Members (130087) Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures.
Experience with the inspection of railroad and complex bridges, tunnels and ancillary structures.
Familiar with or certifications in various NDT techniques and UAS applications.
Familiar with our certifications in rope access techniques and/or UAS operations.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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