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Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Senior engineer performing bridge inspections, evaluations, and project leadership for CDOT

Key Responsibilities

  • bridge inspection
  • technical compliance
  • inspection reports
  • team leadership
  • client liaison
  • proposal support

Tasks

-Attendance of NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course -Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. -Ensure technical compliance with all applicable standards and specifications. -Enforce safe operations in the field. -Create or assist with creating and/or reviewing all required inspection reports. -Support in the preparation of proposals, tasks, reports, and other documents. -Plan, schedule, and perform CDOT 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. -Direct other field team members. -Liaison with client field/facility staff, lead/assist with communicating critical condition findings. -Support the Mountain Pacific Region and National Bridge Inspection group in performing bridge, ancillary, culvert and tunnel inspections in different jurisdictions as required. -Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to

Requirements

  • ndt
  • uas
  • civil engineering
  • 10+ years
  • bridge inspection
  • rope access

What You Bring

-Familiar with or certifications in various NDT techniques and UAS applications -Valid, unrestricted driver's license. -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 and (130110) Tunnel Safety Inspection. -Experience with Inspecting Complex Bridges and/or Tunnels for CDOT -Extensive successful management of bridge inspection projects for CDOT. -10+ years of experience in bridge inspection (NBIS) with CDOT and other transportation clients. -Excellent attention to detail and ability to think critically and solve problems. -Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. -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. -Ability to work well in team-oriented structure. -Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Familiar with or certifications in rope access techniques and/or UAS operations. -Cognizant of time and budget management. -Attendance of additional NHI courses (e.g., NSTM, LRFR and Scour related) -Experience with Inspecting ancillary sign structures for CDOT and other transportation agencies. -Ability to supervise, train, and direct the work of team members. -Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. -Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy

Security Clearance

-must successfully complete and pass wsp's motor vehicle screening.