Vice President, Nondestructive Evaluation & Structural Health Monitoring

This OpportunityWSP USA is seeking a highly skilled Vice President, Nondestructive Evaluation & Structural Health Monitoring to join our growing Infrastructure Assessment team. This position is based in Mooresville, NC. This role presents an opportunity for a recognized expert in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods to lead high-impact projects assessing the condition and performance of reinforced concrete infrastructure. The selected candidate will play a critical role in advancing WSP’s capabilities in NDE and forensic engineering, working on projects of national significance.Your Impact

Lead and perform nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of reinforced concrete bridges and structures using advanced testing methods, including ground-penetrating radar (GPR), impact echo, shear wave tomography, ultrasonic pulse velocity, and corrosion assessment techniques.

Provide technical expertise in the application of stress wave-based and electromagnetic NDE methods for the assessment of aging infrastructure.

Support major research initiatives such as the Long-Term Bridge Performance (LTBP) Program and other Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-funded projects.

Develop and implement quality control protocols for bridge and infrastructure inspection programs, ensuring compliance with FHWA, AASHTO, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate NDE technologies with structural health monitoring and asset management strategies.

Serve as a subject matter expert in industry committees, such as the American Concrete Institute (ACI), contributing to standards development and certification programs in nondestructive testing.

Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on innovative assessment methodologies for complex infrastructure challenges.

Author and present technical papers and reports that contribute to the advancement of NDE practices in the industry.

Who You AreRequired Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field with a focus on nondestructive evaluation of concrete structures.

12+ years of experience in nondestructive evaluation or forensic engineering, with a focus on reinforced concrete structures.

Expertise in advanced NDE techniques, including GPR, impact echo, ultrasonic testing, and corrosion evaluation.

Strong technical knowledge of FHWA, AASHTO, and ACI guidelines related to bridge condition assessment and monitoring.

Demonstrated leadership in major research projects or national infrastructure programs, such as LTBP or SHRP2.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of published research and industry presentations.

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide mentorship to emerging professionals.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. immediately.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field with a focus on nondestructive evaluation of concrete structures.

Active involvement in industry committees such as ACI, TRB, or ASCE.

Experience with programming, data analytics, or software tools for NDE data interpretation.

Hands-on experience with bridge and pavement evaluation projects for state DOTs, federal agencies, or private-sector clients.

NHI Course 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certificate

#LI-LD1About 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.www.wsp.comWSP 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.