Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer

WSP USA; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer for our Asheville, NC location. You will perform testing and inspections on soils, concrete, and masonry, interpreting project procedures and coordinating with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities include field reports, supporting project management, and ensuring safety compliance. 1–3+ years of CM testing experience and EI or EIT certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 1–3+ years of construction materials testing experience.
• EI or EIT certification.
• ACI Field Level I certification.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history.
• Reliable to arrive before scheduled times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours.
• Must pass physical and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspections for soils, concrete, and masonry on building sites and facilities.
• Interpret and monitor procedures per project plans for compliance.
• Interact with client representatives at project sites.
• Prepare and submit written field reports daily.
• Support project management tasks: scheduling, reports review, budget tracking, invoicing and business development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Follow company safety policies.
• Analyze data to check accuracy and applicability of testing results.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

EI/EIT certification

ACI Field Level I certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP's Construction Materials Team is growing, and we have opportunity for an Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer to support our Asheville, NC location. We encourage you to apply to join our team of friendly, dedicated and collaborative professionals. This role will allow you to be involved in challenging projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and supports your professional career development.

Your Impact

• Perform testing and special inspections related to soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry on general building sites and facilities
• Interpret and monitor work procedures as per project plans and specifications for compliance with projects requirements
• Interact with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
• Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations in a timely manner.
• Support project management tasks such as scheduling, reports review, budget tracking, invoicing, proposal writing and business development
• Collaborating tasks and supporting cross functional teams.
• Work in accordance with Company safety policies
• Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 1-3+ years of Construction Materials Testing experience
• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• ACI Field Level I certification (concrete sampling and field testing)
• Valid Driver's License and Good driving History
• Reliability - must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required
• Must pass physical, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work
• Ability to stoop, kneel and to routinely lift and carry 40 pounds
• Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles
• Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.