Intermediate Technician, Field Services

WSP in the U.S.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Baltimore, MD seeks a Field Services Technician to support pavement condition assessments and testing projects. You will collect data, operate profilers and FWD equipment, and assist engineering teams with field investigations.

The role requires outdoor work, travel readiness, and strong data quality focus. You will maintain equipment logs, perform QA/QC, and ensure safety in active roadway environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pavement distress data collection or related field work.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience outdoors in roadway environments.
• Familiarity with pavement data collection methods and roadway inspection practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel overnight for projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect pavement distress data on highways and local roads.
• Operate pavement testing equipment (profilers, FWD, laser systems, GPS).
• Perform QA/QC on collected data and document roadway characteristics.
• Maintain field documentation and equipment logs.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and field preparation.
• Follow safety procedures in active roadway environments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Problem-solving

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pavement profiler

FWD testing equipment

Laser measurement systems

GPS equipment

Job description

This Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity in Baltimore, MD to work on critical transportation infrastructure projects that help agencies evaluate and maintain the nation's roadways. You will be part of a specialized team using advanced pavement testing technologies to assess pavement conditions, collect high-quality roadway data, and support engineering decisions that improve roadway performance and safety.

If you enjoy operating specialized equipment, solving technical challenges, and contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Field Services Technician, you will provide technical support for pavement condition assessments and testing projects. Your responsibilities will include a combination of field data collection, equipment operation, maintenance, and data management.

Field Responsibilities

• Collect pavement distress data on highways, local roads, and transportation networks using industry-standard pavement condition assessment methods.
• Operate specialized pavement testing equipment, including pavement profilers, falling weight deflectometers (FWD), laser measurement systems, GPS equipment, and other roadway data collection technologies.
• Perform pavement condition surveys and document roadway characteristics accurately and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot equipment in the field to ensure high-quality data collection.
• Support pavement engineering teams during field investigations and testing activities.
• Follow all company and client safety procedures while working in active roadway environments.

Office Responsibilities

• Download, organize, review, and manage pavement condition and testing data.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) on collected data.
• Assist with processing, organizing, and preparing pavement data for engineering analysis and client deliverables.
• Maintain accurate field documentation and equipment logs.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and preparation for field data collection projects.
• Maintain, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on pavement testing equipment.

General Responsibilities

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while adhering to company policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience performing pavement distress data collection, pavement condition surveys, roadway asset collection, or related transportation field work.
• High School Diploma
• Experience working outdoors in roadway environments.
• Familiarity with pavement data collection methods and roadway inspection practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to collecting accurate, high-quality data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field team.
• Comfortable lifting equipment, working in varying weather conditions, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to travel overnight as required for project assignments.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with one or more of the following are highly encouraged to apply:

• Experience operating pavement testing equipment such as:
  • Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD)
  • Inertial Pavement Profiler
  • Laser Crack Measurement Systems
  • GPS/GIS roadway mapping equipment
  • Automated pavement distress collection systems
• Experience with pavement data management, quality assurance, or processing pavement condition databases.
• Experience performing routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of pavement testing equipment.
• Familiarity with ASTM or AASHTO pavement testing standards.
• Experience supporting pavement management or transportation asset management programs.
• Associate's degree or technical training in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Surveying, Transportation, or a related field.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

www.wsp.com

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.