Assistant Resident Engineer – Field Construction Lead

WSP USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full Time Assistant Resident Engineer for our Antioch, California office. The position may be located in the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley, with offices in multiple cities.

You will lead field engineering, oversee project teams, and ensure compliance with codes and contract requirements across road, bridge, and transit projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field experience or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Must be knowledgeable of various client construction specifications and contract management.
• Supervise, develop and train field staff and other construction support staff assigned to a project.
• Supervise and conduct the inspection and review of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications
• Responsible for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.
• Verify and review project documentation for acceptance including pay applications, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, cost reduction proposals, traffic control modifications, and others.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the client, project team, and contractors.
• Manage the construction management team, including sub-consultants.
• Review and make recommendations for contractors' project schedules and non-conforming work
• Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
• Meeting with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities
• 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.

Skills

Effective oral and written comunicação

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field experience or equivalent

Tools

e-Builder

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full Time Assistant Resident Engineer for our Antioch, California office. The position may be located in the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley, with offices in multiple cities.

You will lead field engineering, oversee project teams, and ensure compliance with codes and contract requirements across road, bridge, and transit projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience,