Bridge Inspection QA/QC

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection QA/QC to support our robust and growing Bridge Inspection Practice in the Southeast Region! This position will ideally be located in Raleigh, NC, Mooresville, NC or Greenville, SC but could also work out of one of our many offices in Southeast. 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 QA/QC shall use his/her education, licensure, and relevant work experience to perform independent quality control of bridges inspection reports that include 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 Impact

Performs quality control reviews of bridge inspection reports for compliance with the requirements of specific Bridge Owners, but in all cases, 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.

Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.

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

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

7-10 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

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

Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process

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.

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

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

PE License in SC and/or NC

Familiarity with NCDOT WIGINS Software or SCDOT BrM (AASHTO Ware Bridge Management)

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 softwareInterest in UAS Drone flying

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

Familiarity with or certifications in various NDE techniques

Experience with Inspecting Complex Bridges.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the worlds 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.