WSP · 1 month ago
Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer
277 Bendix Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer for their Virginia Bridge Inspection Group. The role involves conducting bridge inspections, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing recommendations for repairs or replacements.
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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
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
10+ 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
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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