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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Senior Vice President, Structural Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, currently seeking a Senior Vice President for their Virginia Bridge Inspection Group. The role involves leading bridge inspections, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting business development efforts for VDOT and other transportation agencies.

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Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and perform VDOT 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

Liaison with client field/facility staff, lead/assist with communicating critical condition findings

Direct other field team members

Enforce safe operations in field

Create or assist with creating and/or 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

Qualification

Bridge InspectionCivil Engineering DegreeProject ManagementNHI Safety Inspection CourseNDT TechniquesInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

15+ years of experience in bridge inspection (NBIS) with VDOT and other transportation clients

Project Manager/Team Leader in VA and other states as necessary

Extensive successful management of bridge inspection projects for VDOT

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 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

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 Inspecting Complex Bridges for

Experience with Inspecting ancillary sign structures for VDOT and other transportation agencies

Familiar with or certifications in various NDT techniques and UAS applications

Familiar with or certifications in rope access techniques and/or UAS operations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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