Structural Engineering Technical Director - Bridge Inspection District Manager

WSP
Charlotte, Raleigh
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Stakeholder management","Communication","Risk mitigation"]

Lead North and South Carolina bridge inspection district operations by providing strategic and technical guidance, district-wide performance oversight, and mentorship to Technical Excellence Center (TEC) leads. Ensure inspection quality, safety, QA/QC, and compliance with NBIS and AASHTO standards, while supporting complex technical reviews and risk management. Drive multi-year program delivery and financial performance, and partner with NCDOT/SCDOT and municipal clients to grow revenue through business development and pursuit execution.

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Structural Engineering Technical Director - Bridge Inspection District Manager

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Job Summary

Lead North and South Carolina bridge inspection district operations by providing strategic and technical guidance, district-wide performance oversight, and mentorship to Technical Excellence Center (TEC) leads. Ensure inspection quality, safety, QA/QC, and compliance with NBIS and AASHTO standards, while supporting complex technical reviews and risk management. Drive multi-year program delivery and financial performance, and partner with NCDOT/SCDOT and municipal clients to grow revenue through business development and pursuit execution.
Location: Charlotte, Raleigh
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to statewide Bridge Inspection TEC leads, including staff development, performance management, and succession planning.
  • •Establish consistent inspection practices and QA/QC standards across North and South Carolina, and ensure compliance with NBIS and applicable requirements.
  • •Deliver senior technical review and guidance for complex inspections, including load ratings, fracture-critical bridges, scour evaluations, and specialty inspection programs.
  • •Oversee multi-year bridge inspection programs (e.g., IDIQ/on-call), including workload planning, staffing utilization, revenue growth, backlog, and operating margin.
  • •Lead and support business development and pursuit strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor to NCDOT, SCDOT, municipalities, counties, and other transportation agencies.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • •Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure (NC & SC preferred).
  • •12+ years of progressive experience in bridge inspection under NBIS, including leadership of complex programs/districts/regions.
  • •Demonstrated experience managing bridge inspection programs for NCDOT, SCDOT, or comparable transportation agencies.
  • •Proven success leading senior technical leaders and managing multi-state or district-level teams.
Experience:12+ yearsBridge inspectionTransportation infrastructureNBISDOT programs
Education:Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipStakeholder managementCommunicationRisk mitigation
Licenses:PE
Certifications:Professional Engineer (PE)
Tech Stack:NBISAASHTO Manual for Bridge EvaluationQA/QCLoad ratingFracture-critical inspectionScour evaluationUASNDTRope accessIDIQ

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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