Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer

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

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Asheville, NC is seeking an Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer to join the Earth & Environment Team.

You will perform testing and inspections of soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry on building sites and facilities, and collaborate with project teams to ensure quality and safety. This role requires a Civil Engineering degree, EI/EIT, ACI Field Level I, and 1–3+ years of materials testing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• 1–3+ years of construction materials testing experience.
• EI or EIT certification preferred.
• ACI Field Level I certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspections related to soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry.
• Interpret procedures and ensure compliance with project plans.
• Interact with clients and project staff at sites.
• Prepare written field reports in a timely manner.
• Support project management tasks including scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and uphold safety policies.
• Analyze data for accuracy and reasonableness of testing results.

Skills

Civil engineering

Materials testing

Field inspections

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP’s Construction Materials Team is growing, and we have opportunity for an Intermediate Construction Materials Engineerto 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