Field Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Field Engineer to join their Construction Management team in Herndon, VA. This role involves providing technical support, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with specifications in Class 1 rail projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in civil engineering and has 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include monitoring construction activities, supporting project documentation, and collaborating with engineering teams. This opportunity offers a chance to impact infrastructure projects directly.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction of Class 1 Rail projects or similar infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and repair procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with maintenance staff and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Construction Area Resident Engineer and field inspection staff.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with specifications and standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of work in place and maintain logs of work progress.

Skills

Concrete structure experience

Steel structure experience

Effective communication

Safety and quality concern identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Construction Management team out of our Herndon, VA office.

Your Impact

Job Duties

• Provide technical support to Construction Area Resident Engineer, Construction Manager and field inspection staff providing owners rep program management services.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with:
  • Contract plans and specifications
  • FRA, Amtrak, CSX, and VRE standards
  • Environmental permit conditions
• Conduct daily inspections of work in place (concrete pours, rebar placement, foundations, trackwork, etc.)
• Support required testing and quality documentation
• Interpret and verify compliance with specifications, work instructions, methods, procedures, and product data.
• Assist in developing construction inspection and oversight strategies, and work directly with program management staff and design/build contractor personnel to implement
• Maintain regular logs of work progress
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of construction plans, project specifications, work instructions, schedules, applicable safety regulations, and relevant design, shop, and other associated drawings to stay informed about the responsibilities, plans, and schedule of the project and the Design/Builder
• Provide technical support for a range of activities not limited to precast concrete placement, concrete pours, deep foundations, structural steel placement, construction of piers, abutments, approaches, work over water and other project
• Interface with engineers to evaluate Field Design Changes, Non Conformance Reports and Requests for Information
• Provide scheduling recommendations based on client’s allowable work windows;
• Monitor and support project activities in the field, providing technical assistance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Resident Engineer

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in construction of Class 1 Rail projects or similar infrastructure
• Proven experience with concrete and steel structures
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and repair procedures, and provide guidance to maintenance crews on document interpretation
• Ability to proactively assist maintenance crews in selecting and deploying materials and equipment, including related construction methods and techniques
• Ability to identify and address safety and quality concerns; and
• Ability to coordinate with maintenance staff, communicate effectively with all parties and good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working over water from barges and construction trestles
• RailPro Safety Certification