Bridge Inspection - Structural Engineer

Bridge Inspection, Structural Engineer

Join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New England – offices in Boston (MA), Worcester (MA), Glastonbury (CT), Merrimack (NH), and Providence (RI).

As a Bridge Inspection, Structural Engineer you will collaborate with experts, contributing to projects that shape communities and advance the future.

• Work with the Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on variety of inspection projects.
• Assist in bridge, tunnel and ancillary inspections.
• Support the preparation of bridge and tunnel load ratings.
• Develop plans and sketches using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute project work.
• Perform engineering tasks that build technical, social and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Bridge and Transportation Engineering.
• Conduct project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Help prepare cost proposals and scope of work documents.
• Collect and maintain project documentation.
• Complete training on assignment‑specific tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making, adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design, or other infrastructure work. Engineer in Training certification required.
• Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and a strong desire to advance these skills at WSP.
• Physically capable of continuous field work: heights, close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, adverse weather, night work, around moving vehicles, etc.
• Potential to work 50% of time in the field and 50% in the office.
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Capacity to take direction from leadership, mentors and managers on projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project needs.

• Engineer in Training certification.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Active membership or participation in local professional practice organizations.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on delivering health and financial stability throughout a career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $79,600 – $129,800. WSP USD reserves the right to pay more or less and offer additional benefits, depending on circumstances unrelated to protected characteristics.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.