Field Engineering Technologist

WSP Global Inc.; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Field Engineering Technologist for its PCI sector. The role is field-based across Nebraska, supporting the Senior Project Engineer with field QA, review of specifications, and coordination of construction activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive construction management experience in utilities, exposure to HV transmission or sub-stations, and a strong QA mindset to ensure safety, quality, and schedule objectives are met in varied project environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent.
• 7–10 years in construction management in utility/heavy construction.
• 5+ years in EHV transmission lines, HVDC, power generation or sub-stations.
• Experience with ISO 9001, Six Sigma quality systems.
• Ability to read engineering specifications and drawings.
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field.
• Experience with solar PV, energy storage, wind, and gas turbines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution and coordinate stakeholders.
• Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan.
• Audit inspections and NCR processes.
• Review ITPs and support constructability reviews.
• Use CAD under supervision.
• Prepare daily to monthly technical field reports.
• Assist in project close-out with Senior Project Engineer.

Skills

Field engineering

Construction management

Quality management

Safety procedures

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

CAD software

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Field Engineering Technologist for our Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector. This position will be primarily field based that includes working in various locations in the client's service territory in Nebraska. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

This Opportunity

Provides advanced technical and operational leadership on complex construction projects by overseeing field execution, managing stakeholder coordination, and driving performance across safety, quality, schedule, and cost parameters. Serves as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and internal teams by applying expert-level construction knowledge to resolve field challenges, streamline operations, and support decision-making. Leads the implementation of construction procedures, risk mitigation strategies, and process improvements that align with project objectives and WSP standards. Actively supports the development of project delivery strategies, leads on-site coordination efforts, and mentors project team members to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across varied project environments.

Your Impact

To support the Senior Project Engineer, WSP's Field Engineering Technologist will perform the following duties:

• Act as an Engineering Technician in support of the Senior Project Engineer in planning, designing, and building the Project Quality Assurance Plan, processes, procedures and work instructions for the Field Project.
• Provide Engineering support of the construction to the Senior Project Engineer by performing field reviews of the work performed by the construction contractor to verify it meets the technical specifications established in the IFC engineering packages and that any changes/deviations have been identified, reviewed and accepted by the Senior Project Engineer, the Engineer of Record and members of the engineering team.
• Assist the Senior Project Engineer in coordinating Quality Assurance Inspection teams to report on any non-conformities to the engineering requirements and to recommend corrective action and remediation/mitigation to minimize schedule, cost and quality impacts to the project.
• Perform and provide to the Senior Project Engineer non-conformance reporting (NCR), punch list and coordinate inspections to ensure final construction build meets engineering specifications and is managed in real-time throughout the project.
• Verify the construction contractor has adhered to and ECN or RFI responses in respect to revisions to the engineering specifications and report finding to the Senior Project Engineer.
• Support Senior Project Engineer in liaising with internal Engineering teams to interpret, communicate, and suggest alternatives to engineered technical construction specifications.
• Support the Senior Project Engineer in documenting project activities, creating and maintaining a reporting structure to make all stakeholders aware of daily, weekly, and monthly technical reports from the field, including daily inspections and non-conformance reporting.
• Conduct field visits with the Senior Project Engineer to provide technical guidance and implement a Project Quality Plan audit in accordance with WSP's Quality Management System.
• Confer with the Senior Project Engineer about reviewing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and leading/being part of constructability reviews.
• Use computer-aided design software under the charge and guidance of the Senior Project Engineer.
• Evaluate pre-construction field conditions, suggesting any needed engineering changes based on the existing conditions.
• Monitor field tests of construction materials, welding, bolting, concrete placement and obtaining of samples by 3rd party testing laboratories.
• Complete walk-downs with Senior Project Engineer to assess final completion and project close-out status.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or closely related discipline, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in construction management in a utility and/or heavy construction environments.
• 5+ years in EHV transmission lines, HVDC, power generation or sub-stations.
• Working knowledge is preferred for substations, transmission lines, right-of-way access through landowner sites, environmental constraints and safety protocols.
• Experience working with solar PV, battery energy storage systems, wind turbines generators, HVDC converter stations and gas turbines is also desired. interpreting IFC engineering packages and technical drawings.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (i.e. ISO 9001, Six Sigma, etc.) and the development of quality processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to be able to read and understand engineering specifications and drawing and assess constructability and make necessary recommendations to engineering teams.
• Must be able to spend a significant amount of time in the field evaluating construction and assuring technical specifications are met.
• Subject matter expertise in the understanding of the construction, quality, safety, environmental and permitting requirements of the work with all the necessary steps and accompanying technical requirements.
• Ability to audit and spot check reports against actual field conditions.