Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader

Location

Newark, NJ

Wage

$70,000 – $90,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 26, 2026

Job Description

Overview

WSP is seeking a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader to join their Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New Jersey. This role is suited for individuals new to bridge inspection who aspire to grow into a leadership position while contributing to projects that shape communities.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a range of bridge and infrastructure inspection projects.
  • Serve as an Assistant Team Leader for bridge and sign structure inspections.
  • Perform structural engineering tasks and field inspections.
  • Support preparation of bridge load ratings.
  • Develop plans and sketches using Visio and MicroStation.
  • Collaborate independently and with cross-functional teams of engineers on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Support engineering assignments that build technical, interpersonal, and ethical skills.
  • Assist with project research, field work, preliminary repair calculations, and structural analysis.
  • Help prepare cost proposals and scope-of-work documents.
  • Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation.
  • Complete training for assignment-specific tasks.
  • Stay current on structural engineering techniques and practices.
  • Make responsible, ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while following WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
  • Perform other duties as business needs require.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 0 to 1 years of experience with bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection projects.
  • Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
  • Proficient understanding of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to project-related issues.
  • Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation, or a related field, with a strong desire to develop skills aligned with WSP’s work and projects.
  • Physical ability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in confined spaces; climbing; carrying ladders and equipment; working in adverse weather, at night, and around moving vehicles.
  • Ability to work in and around water, including boat and wader work.
  • Ability to work in a role that may be approximately 50% field-based and 50% office-based.
  • Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance to project team members.
  • Advanced proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and related tools.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules based on project needs, which may include night work, workdays longer than 8 hours, and weekends.
  • Ability to travel occasionally, including potential overnight stays, depending on project requirements.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Lawrenceville, NJ
  • Work may include night work, workdays longer than 8 hours, and weekends.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Newark, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $38/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $38/hr median for welding jobs in Newark, NJ, whose middle half runs $35–$46/hr across 8 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 63% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Newark, NJ

We're tracking 15 other active welding openings in Newark, NJ right now, from 12 different employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 216 other active welding openings from 135 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Newark, or widen the search to New Jersey.

WSP in the U.S. currently has 1 other opening live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), MillenniumSoft Inc (11), and Gpac (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $41/hr, Newark at $38/hr, and Somerdale at $27/hr. Newark is among them.

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