Intermediate Technician, Field Services

WSP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Field Services Technician in Baltimore, MD to support pavement condition assessments and testing projects. You will collect data in field environments, operate specialized equipment, and help ensure high-quality data for engineering decisions.

The role involves field data collection, equipment maintenance, data management, and collaboration with pavement engineering teams. Travel may be required to project sites, with comprehensive benefits provided by WSP.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Field data collection for pavement condition assessments and testing projects.
• Operate pavement testing equipment (e.g., profilers, FWD, laser systems, GPS).
• Document roadway characteristics accurately and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot equipment in the field to ensure data quality.
• Support engineering teams during field investigations and testing activities.
• Maintain safety in active roadway environments.
• Office tasks: download, organize, QA/QC, and prepare pavement data for analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or technical training in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Pavement profilers

FWD

Laser measurement systems

GPS equipment

Pavement data collection systems

Job description

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'll 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

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.