Construction Engineer

WSP; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks Construction Engineers for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project in Virginia. This role oversees construction activities on a high-profile, multi-billion dollar project and requires experience in heavy civil, bridge, roadway, ITS, and building structures.

You will conduct inspections, coordinate with contractors and QA/QC, review plans and RFIs, and support Hold Point inspections while ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• EIT certification required; PE preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education construction/inspection experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods, inspection practices, and QA/QC processes.
• Preferred licensure/certifications such as ACI, NICET, CCM, and VDOT certifications.
• Valid state driver’s license and experience on complex infrastructure projects using design-build.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities for your discipline and perform inspections and audits.
• Be knowledgeable of plans, specifications, shop drawings, design changes, work plans, and RFIs.
• Coordinate effectively with Contractors and QA/QC representatives.
• Review summaries/reports and ensure inspection reports are complete.
• Track and document quality, construction and schedule issues; assist with resolution.
• Provide technical assistance to inspectors and participate in Hold Point inspections.

Skills

EIT certification

Construction oversight

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking Construction Engineers for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project in Virginia. This position will oversee construction activities on this high profile multi-billion dollar project, which is the largest project in VDOT history.

We are seeking multiple positions with experience in construction management of heavy civil, bridge, roadway, ITS, and building structures.

Your Impact

Job Description:

Responsible for construction oversight of your specific discipline, inspections, reviews, and audits of the construction work. Tasks may include:

• Supports the Resident Engineer in managing oversight of construction activities for compliance
• Knowledgeable of plans/specifications, shop drawings, design changes, work plans, and RFIs
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with Contractor and QA/QC representatives
• Reviews and updates summaries and reports, and reviews inspection reports for completeness
• Track and document quality, construction, and schedule issues and assist with issues resolution
• Track and document contract quantities, changes, and delays and QAQC processes
• Provides technical assistance to inspectors and participates in Hold Point inspections
• Focus on quality, construction, and production issues at multiple locations
• Interact with contractors and clients in a confident and professional manner

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year College degree or equivalent experience.
• EIT certification required. PE preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post education experience in construction and inspection oversight, and oversight of construction QAQC processes related to your specific discipline
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, techniques, and inspection practices
• Preferred professional licensure/certification(s) such as ACI, NICET, CCM, and VDOT certifications
• Valid state driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience in similar roles on complex infrastructure projects using the design-build delivery method
• Demonstrated practical experience in construction aspects of the development and delivery on complex large-scale projects

Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

This role is subject to a client-mandated background check and finger printing.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

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 (all locations): $82,800 - 96,800/year

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 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.