Construction Quality Assurance (CQA), Landfill & CCR Technician

WSP; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is hiring an On-Call Solid Waste (landfill) and CCR CQA Engineering Technician to support Michigan field projects. You will monitor, test, and document soil, geosynthetics, and containment system components for diverse facilities across energy, industrial, municipal, and private sectors.

The role requires travel up to 90% and the ability to work outdoors in variable conditions. A GED or higher, 5+ years' related experience, and required certifications are essential for eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• GCI-ICP certification for compacted soil liner and geosynthetics (or ability to obtain certification).
• MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Soils or ability to obtain certification.
• MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Concrete or ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician—Grade I (or the ability to obtain certification).
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Travel, including travel for extended assignments is required.
• Daily report writing and construction documentation is required.
• Ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners and Project Managers.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret data.
• Analytical mindset and safe work practices.
• Proven safety record and adherence to policies.
• Ability to work schedules beyond typical workweeks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to lift up to 49 lbs solo and 50–100 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions.
• Travel required: 90%.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials.
• Use of a nuclear gauge and drive cylinder for soil density testing.
• Geosynthetics monitoring and testing.
• General construction observation and documentation.
• Interpreting construction documents to confirm projects meet approved plans.
• Interact with contractors/owners to resolve issues.
• Generate complete, accurate documentation using electronic systems and field notebooks.
• Assist with other field activities including drilling, stormwater and groundwater sampling.
• Participate in daily safety meetings.
• Operate company vehicles safely and legally.
• Maintain quality control standards for measurement and documentation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed by business.

Skills

Field monitoring

Soil testing

Geosynthetics testing

Documentation

Construction drawing interpretation

Safety compliance

Contractor interaction

Field notebook & electronic systems

Field safety leadership

Manual lifting & physical endurance

Travel readiness

Education

Associates or four-year degree

GED or high school diploma

Tools

GCI-ICP certification

MDOT Soils Testing Certification

MDOT Concrete Testing Certification / ACI Grade I

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is searching for a On-Call Solid Waste (landfill) and Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Engineering Technician to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in Michigan. The preferred home office locations are Holland, Lansing, Bay City, or Novi.

The successful candidate will conduct landfill and CCR CQA observation, monitoring, and testing services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, municipal and/or private containment facilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may include supporting environmental or geotechnical investigations and other field-related activities.

Your Impact

• Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials


• Use of a nuclear gauge and drive cylinder for soil density testing


• Geosynthetics monitoring and testing


• General construction observation and documentation


• Interpreting construction documents (construction drawings, technical specifications, and CQA Plans) to confirm projects are completed in accordance with approved plans


• Interaction with contractors and owners in a positive and constructive manner to resolve construction issues


• Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook


• Assisting with other field activities as needed including but not limited to conducting field characterization (drilling), stormwater sampling, and groundwater sampling


• Participating and contributing to daily safety meetings


• Legal and safe vehicle operations on behalf of the company


• Maintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation


• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• 5+ years of related experience


• Geosynthetics Certification Institute-Inspector Certification Program (GCI-ICP) certification for compacted soil liner and geosynthetics (or the ability to obtain certification)


• MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Soils or ability to obtain certification


• MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Concrete or ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician—Grade I (or the ability to obtain certification)


• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.


• The ability to perform duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy


• Travel, including travel for extended assignments is required


• Daily report writing and construction documentation is required


• The ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners and Project Managers is essential


• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs


• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions


• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies


• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, and strong work ethic


• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls


• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and walk up/down slopes


• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools


• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment


• Must be able to work up to 12-hours outdoors in hot or cold environments safely.


• Travel Required: 90%


• Valid U.S driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or four-year degree


• An understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering design and background in earthworks construction including the ability to read and understand technical civil design drawings and technical specifications.


• First Aid/CPR


• OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training and certificate.


• Experience with on-site geotechnical and geosynthetic testing

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