This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a **Vice President, Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Business Development and Quality Assurance Lead** , to join our dynamic team in Raleigh, NC (Wade Avenue) office. With over 10,000 employees in the U.S. and a robust Bridge and Asset Management Practice in the Southeast, we deliver innovative solutions on projects ranging from complex cable-stayed bridges to emergency response inspections. Be involved in projects with our Bridge Inspection and Asset Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Your Impact + Lead and support business development initiatives across the Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico, with specific leadership for Tennessee and Arkansas market growth. + Assist our clients with the authoring of Bridge Inspection quality assurance (QA), SNBI and Refresher manuals and training documents. + Provide technical oversight and QA for bridge inspections in compliance with NBIS, NTIS, and client-specific requirements across the southeast. + Assist in scoping and prioritization of bridge repair and preservation projects for Departments of Transportation and other infrastructure owners across the region. + Engage in client relationship management, contributing to proposals, presentations, and strategic pursuits. + Mentor junior staff and share industry knowledge across teams, fostering technical development and professional growth. + Serve as a technical advisor and thought leader, leveraging decades of experience to guide internal teams and collaborate with external stakeholders. + Participate in national and regional initiatives including industry committees (AASHTO, FHWA, TRB) and professional working groups focused on bridge safety, inspection, and load rating. + Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients. + 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 Civil Engineering or related discipline. + Professional Engineer (PE) License. + 12+ years of bridge engineering experience, including leadership roles in federal, state, and consultant settings. + Proven expertise in bridge inspection, bridge management, safety oversight, and program implementation. + Experience supporting and implementing NBIS regulations and QA/QC practices for major inspection programs. + Demonstrated leadership and success in client engagement and program development across multiple jurisdictions. + Effective communicator and mentor, comfortable leading diverse teams and engaging with high-level stakeholders. + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. + Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs. + Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master’s Degree in Engineering. + Experience with bridge programs in Tennessee, Arkansas, or Puerto Rico. + Strong professional network and relationships with regional DOTs and federal agencies. + Background in regulatory development, national bridge inspection standards, and technical training. + Familiarity with federal procurement, grant programs, and strategic infrastructure planning. + Participation in national peer exchanges and working groups on bridge inspection or load rating. **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. www.wsp.com 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.