Junior Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector for our Pittsburgh, PA office. The role involves field measurements, reporting, and inspections to ensure compliance with plans and standards.

Candidate should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of inspection experience, with preferred familiarity with PennDOT, Allegheny County, or Port Authority of Allegheny County. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in construction inspection.
• Experience with PennDOT, Allegheny County, and/or Port Authority of Allegheny County preferred.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides field measurements and reports for payment quantities and changes in the work.
• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Inspects various facets of work on the construction site for compliance with plans, specifications, and appropriate standards.
• Makes contract payments for review and approval.
• Observes general job safety practices and enforces contractor's safety plan.
• Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection of work under contract.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct.

Skills

Reading drawings

Field measurements

Payment quantities reporting

Safety compliance

Education

High school graduate

Certifications preferred (NICET, NECEPT-Bituminous, ACI/PennDOT)

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Inspector for our Pittsburgh, PA office.

Your Impact

Job Description:

• Provides field measurements and reports for payment quantities and changes in the work
• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, and standards
• Inspects various facets of work on the construction site for compliance with plans, specifications, and appropriate standards
• Makes contract payments for review and approval
• Observes general job safety practices and enforces contractor's safety plan
• Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection of work under contract
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Experience with PennDOT, Allegheny County, and/or Port Authority of Allegheny County preferred
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any Level NICET certification
• Current NECEPT-Bituminous and ACI/PennDOT Concrete field technician
• PennDOT ECMS or PA Turnpike Kahua

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.