On-Call Construction Quality Assurance (CQA), Landfill & CCR Technician

WSP in the U.S.; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an On-Call Solid Waste (landfill) and CCR CQA Engineering Technician in Michigan. The role involves landfill and CCR CQA observation, monitoring, and testing of earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for diverse facilities.

Responsibilities include field monitoring, soil density testing with a nuclear gauge, geosynthetics testing, and accurate documentation. Travel is extensive, and safety is a priority at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• GCI-ICP certification or ability to obtain.
• MDOT Soils/Concrete field testing certifications or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials.
• Use of a nuclear gauge and drive cylinder for soil density testing.
• Geosynthetics monitoring and testing.
• General construction observation and documentation.
• Interpreting construction documents to confirm projects meet approved plans.
• Generating complete, accurate documentation using electronic systems and field notebooks.
• Travel up to 90% and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Skills

Field monitoring

Soil testing

Geosynthetics testing

Documentation

Contractor interaction

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Nuclear gauge operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or four-year degree

GCI-ICP certification (or ability to obtain)

MDOT Soils Certification (or ability to obtain)

MDOT Concrete/ACI Certification (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Nuclear gauge

Field testing equipment

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is searching for a

Holland, Lansing, Bay City, or Novi.

The successful candidate will conduct landfill and CCR CQA observation, monitoring, and testing services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, municipal and/or private containment facilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may include supporting environmental or geotechnical investigations and other field-related activities.

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is searching for a On-Call Solid Waste (landfill) and Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Engineering Technician to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in Michigan. The preferred home office locations are Holland, Lansing, Bay City, or Novi. The successful candidate will conduct landfill and CCR CQA observation, monitoring, and testing services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, municipal and/or private containment facilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may include supporting environmental or geotechnical investigations and other field-related activities.

Your Impact

• Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials
• Use of a nuclear gauge and drive cylinder for soil density testing
• Geosynthetics monitoring and testing
• General construction observation and documentation
• Interpreting construction documents (construction drawings, technical specifications, and CQA Plans) to confirm projects are completed in accordance with approved plans
• Interaction with contractors and owners in a positive and constructive manner to resolve construction issues
• Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook
• Assisting with other field activities as needed including but not limited to conducting field characterization (drilling), stormwater sampling, and groundwater sampling
• Participating and contributing to daily safety meetings
• Legal and safe vehicle operations on behalf of the company
• Maintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 5+ years of related experience
• Geosynthetics Certification Institute-Inspector Certification Program (GCI-ICP) certification for compacted soil liner and geosynthetics (or the ability to obtain certification)
• MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Soils or ability to obtain certification
• MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Concrete or ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician-Grade I (or the ability to obtain certification)
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• The ability to perform duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Travel, including travel for extended assignments is required
• Daily report writing and construction documentation is required
• The ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners and Project Managers is essential
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, and strong work ethic
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and walk up/down slopes
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Must be able to work up to 12-hours outdoors in hot or cold environments safely.
• Travel Required: 90%
• Valid U.S driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or four-year degree
• An understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering design and background in earthworks construction including the ability to read and understand technical civil design drawings and technical specifications.
• First Aid/CPR
• OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training and certificate.
• Experience with on-site geotechnical and geosynthetic testing

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.

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.