Project Controls Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 81,500 - 115,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is hiring a Project Controls Engineer to support rail transit projects in San Francisco or Los Angeles. The role involves overseeing critical path method scheduling using Primavera, reviewing project CPM updates, and coordinating with project teams to mitigate delays. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits are provided, along with a competitive salary range of $81,500 to $115,100.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in developing and managing project schedules.
• Experience with critical path method analysis/technique with Primavera.
• Verify schedules conform to contract requirements and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee critical path method scheduling to support rail transit projects.
• Review periodic CPM updates and provide detailed comparisons.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify potential delays and forecasts.

Skills

Project scheduling

Critical path method analysis

Effective reporting and communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join our Project Controls team. This position can be based at our offices in either Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Providing and/or overseeing critical path method scheduling (via Primavera) to support client’s Program including design and construction rail transit projects.
• Review periodic CPM updates, provide Primavera schedule comparison reports and detailed reviews.
• Perform data gathering, qualitative and quantitative analysis with independence.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess reporting and identify potential delays and create accurate forecasts.
• Interact with clients under general direction and attend client meetings.
• Assist in report writing and visual representations of data.
• Demonstrate commitment to keeping up-to-date with current practices.
• Learn and grow to produce high‑quality business support and professional deliverables on projects and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 1‑3 years of experience in developing and managing project schedules.
• Experience with critical path method analysis/technique with Primavera.
• Provide input and comments to the department of project controls including review, validate and analyze contractors’ schedule for compliance including baseline and monthly updates (elements such as completeness, logic, durations, activity, flow, milestone dates, concurrency, resource allotment and delays will be reviewed).
• Verify the schedule conforms to contract requirements and industry best practices. Provide written review of the schedule identifying significant omissions, improbable or unreasonable durations, errors in logic and any other schedule concerns.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Effective reporting and communication skills.
• Experience in preparing project reports and documentation.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Salary: $81,500 – 115,100

WSP provides 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.

WSP USA 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.