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WSP is seeking a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team! This role can be based out of any WSP office in New Jersey such as Newark-NJ, Lawrenceville-NJ, Morristown-NJ, and more.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader who already has people leadership skills and is ready to lead within our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection related projects.
- Work as a Team Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
- Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
- Assist with the development of plans/sketches using MicroStation, Visio, and AutoCAD.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- 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 Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
- 3+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel and/or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- NHI Course 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certificate and if required, NHI Course 130053 Refresher Certificate.
- New Jersey PE license or the ability to obtain it promptly.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- 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; working in and around water; working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.
- This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License is required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.
- 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, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Experience with engineering calculation software (AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR), Bentley LARS, Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).
- 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.
- Experience with Inspecting Complex Bridges.
- FAA Part 107 certification or interest in UAS Drone flying.
- Familiarity with or certifications in various NDT techniques.
- Interest in Programming and/or experience with databases, data analytics, or APIs.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $88,500 - $135,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
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.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team! This role can be based out of any WSP office in New Jersey such as Newark-NJ, Lawrenceville-NJ, Morristown-NJ, and more.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader who already has people leadership skills and is ready to lead within our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection related projects.
- Work as a Team Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
- Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
- Assist with the development of plans/sketches using MicroStation, Visio, and AutoCAD.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- 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 Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
- 3+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel and/or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- NHI Course 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certificate and if required, NHI Course 130053 Refresher Certificate.
- New Jersey PE license or the ability to obtain it promptly.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- 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; working in and around water; working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.
- This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License is required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.
- 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, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Experience with engineering calculation software (AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR), Bentley LARS, Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).
- 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.
- Experience with Inspecting Complex Bridges.
- FAA Part 107 certification or interest in UAS Drone flying.
- Familiarity with or certifications in various NDT techniques.
- Interest in Programming and/or experience with databases, data analytics, or APIs.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $88,500 - $135,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
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.
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Translate your credentials for PERM compliance
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get it evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator before your employer starts PERM. A mismatch between your degree level and the job requirements is one of the most common causes of PERM denial for engineers.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
State DOTs, federal contractors, and large civil engineering firms file PERM applications regularly for bridge and structural roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code 17-2051 to identify which employers have sponsored Bridge Engineers in the last two fiscal years.
Verify your PE license transfers before accepting an offer
Many PERM job requirements for Bridge Engineers specify a Professional Engineer license for the state of employment. Confirm your foreign credentials or out-of-state PE license can be transferred or recognized before the employer locks in the prevailing wage determination job description.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wages for SOC 17-2051 in your metro area before salary discussions, so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Find sponsoring Bridge Engineer employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Bridge Engineer roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This lets you skip cold outreach and focus your applications on firms already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process for engineering positions.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 filing before your I-140
EB-2 requires a master's degree or bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer files the I-140 under whichever category matches the job requirements set during PERM, not necessarily your highest credential.
Green Card Bridge Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Bridge Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Bridge Engineer positions typically qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, and under EB-2 when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced training. The sponsoring employer sets the minimum requirements during PERM labor certification, and USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition based on those documented requirements rather than your highest credential alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Bridge Engineers?
H-1B visa status is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and ties you to a specific employer and role. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 processing can take one to two years before you reach adjustment of status, compared to an H-1B that can be approved in months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Bridge Engineer's employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting the position through specific channels, documenting applicant rejections with lawful reasons, and submitting the ETA 9089 form. The job requirements used in PERM must match what you actually need to perform the work, which is why your engineering credentials and license requirements matter at this stage.
Which employers regularly sponsor Bridge Engineers for green cards?
State departments of transportation, federal infrastructure contractors, and large civil engineering consultancies file PERM applications for bridge and structural engineering roles on a recurring basis. You can identify these employers by searching DOL PERM disclosure data filtered by SOC code 17-2051. Migrate Mate also surfaces Bridge Engineer roles with documented green card sponsorship history, making it easier to target firms already experienced with the EB-2 and EB-3 process.
Can a foreign Bridge Engineer self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Most Bridge Engineer applicants require employer-sponsored PERM and I-140 petitions because self-petition options like EB-1A or EB-2 National Interest Waiver require demonstrating either extraordinary ability or that your work benefits the United States in ways that justify waiving the labor market test. A Bridge Engineer working on nationally significant infrastructure projects could potentially qualify for a National Interest Waiver, but this requires substantial documentation and is evaluated case by case.