Bridge Inspection Team Lead

11 Oct 2024

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Bridge Inspection Team LeadReq ID 8568Bridge Inspection Team LeadWho We AreAt WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for 2 Bridge Inspection Team Leads to support our robust and growing Bridge Inspection Practice in the Southeast Region! This position will ideally be located in Columbia but could also work out of our offices in Charleston, SC, Greenville SC, Murells Inlet , SC, Mooresville, NC, or Raleigh, NC . This is an opportunity for a strong bridge inspection team lead to move into a high profile role with solid advancement opportunities and a chance to grow a strong team supporting bridge inspection projects in the district.The Team Leader shall use his/her education, licensure and relevant work experience to perform independent and complete evaluation of the condition, function and load carrying capacity of bridges and their individual components. These evaluations may form the basis of recommendations to bridge owners for repair, rehabilitation or replacement.Your ImpactDetermine 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

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

Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

5-7 years of experience in bridge design and/or bridge inspection

NHI Course 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certificate

Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

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

Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately

Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred QualificationsPE License in SC and/or NC

Familiarity with NCDOT WIGINS Software or SCDOT BIO

Additional FHWA/NHI Training - (130078) Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges

Interest in Programming and/or experience with databases or data analytics

Experience using AutoCAD and/or Microstation software

Interest in UAS Drone flying

Comfortable working at Heights (40ft+) and interest in working on Ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification)

Familiarity with or certifications in various NDT techniques

Experience with Inspecting Complex Bridges #LI-PJ1

Additional RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional DetailsTravel Required: 40%

Job Status: Regular

Employee Type: Full

Primary Location: COLUMBIA - LADY STREET

All locations: US-NC-Mooresville, US-NC-Raleigh, US-SC-Charleston, US-SC-Columbia, US-SC-Greenville, US-SC-Murrells Inlet

About 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 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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.

Full-time
  • ID: #46385926
  • State: South Carolina Columbia 29201 Columbia USA
  • City: Columbia
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-10-11
  • Deadline: 2022-12-10
  • Category: Et cetera