Senior Vice President, Structural Engineer

Senior Vice President, Bridge Inspection

WSP is initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Bridge Inspection for our Virginia Bridge Inspection Group. You can be based at our Virginia Beach, VA office.

Virginia Beach, VA | $‑$

• Plan, schedule, and perform VDOT bridge inspections in accordance with the requirements of specific Bridge Owners, while ensuring compliance with NBIS and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges.
• Liaise with client field/facility staff and communicate critical condition findings.
• Direct other field team members.
• Enforce safe operations in the 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, and culvert inspections in different jurisdictions as required.
• Support in the preparation of proposals, tasks, reports, and other documents.

Individual who demonstrates leadership, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 15+ years of bridge inspection (NBIS) experience 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.
• Demonstrated high level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization 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, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Ability to work well in a 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.

• Additional FHWA/NHI Training – e.g., Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges / Nonredundant Steel Tension Steel Members, Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures.
• Experience with inspecting complex bridges.
• 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.

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