This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Careers Bridge Inspection Engineer for our Charlotte, NC and/or Raleigh, NC office(s). Be involved in projects with our Southeast Bridge Inspection Team ?and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Use engineering, technical knowledge, and perform field work inspecting bridges throughout the Southeast for deterioration and structural damage with the intent of keeping the public safe and our road systems in good working condition.

• Generate complete, accurate, and concise bridge inspection reports using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.

• Assist with planning and preparation of field inspection trips and maintaining field equipment and supplies.

• Gain experience and develop your skills with exposure to a wide variety of bridge types and see the progression of design through inspection of bridges of various ages.

• Perform engineering calculations and provide entry-level technical assistance on various bridge repair designs, bridge load ratings, and construction inspection.

• 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.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements and how they are applied.

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

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

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• 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.

• Proficiency/Comfortable using hand and power tools.

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Occasional travel/overnight travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements and project location.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.

• Ability to read plans and specifications to provide entry-level technical assistance on various bridge repair designs and construction inspections.

• Experience with engineering calculation software (AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR), Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).Interest in UAS drone flying.

• Comfortable working at heights (40ft+) and interest in working on ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification).

• Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world

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About WSP

WSP 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.

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WSP 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.