Resident Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Resident Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to lead construction management efforts on diverse projects spanning roadways, bridges, utilities and flood control. You will supervise inspection, testing, and field staff while ensuring contract compliance and safety.

The role requires a BSCE, 7+ years of relevant experience, and NM PE licensure (or eligibility within 3 months). Strong communication and adherence to codes are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• BSCE degree in a relevant field (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology)
• Min 7 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or Project Engineer roles
• Licensed professional engineer in New Mexico or ability to become licensed in NM within 3 months
• Ability to read and completely understand contract documents
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid, current New Mexico Driver's license
• Proven track record of uplifting workplace safety and adherence to safety policies

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supervision and direction of Construction Services staff
• Manage and supervise projects per contract documents and applicable specs
• Review project documentation for acceptance (pay apps, change orders, submittals, shop drawings)
• Develop and train construction inspectors and field staff
• Direct and evaluate field staff workload and performance
• Inspect and review work per codes and project drawings
• Monitor field material testing (concrete, steel, asphalt, soils)
• Record field measurements and prepare quantity reports for payments
• Review inspector daily reports per project requirements
• Provide technical leadership for complex CM projects
• Make independent engineering decisions on construction problems
• Manage field engineering, inspection, testing, surveying, and QC on projects
• Supervise field office personnel and sub-consultants
• Represent projects at meetings and conferences
• Adhere to company code of conduct and safety policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Construction supervision

Reading contract documents

Education

Professional Engineer license (NM)

BSCE degree

Job description

This Opportunity

Job Description

We are seeking a RESIDENT ENGINEER to join our Construction Management team in our Albuquerque, NM office. The Resident Engineer provides technical leadership, construction engineering and construction management of projects. The Resident Engineer supervises construction inspection and testing activities, among other program responsibilities. Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway, Bridges, utilities, flood control features, and others.

Your Impact

• Be knowledgeable in supervision, able to coordinate the work of Construction Services staff.
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise projects in accordance with contract documents, plans, Federal, State, Municipal and Tribal specifications.
• Verify and review project documentation for acceptance including pay applications, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, cost reduction proposals, traffic control modifications, and others.
• Supervise, develop and train construction inspectors, laboratory technicians and other construction support staff assigned to a project.
• Be responsible for directing, monitoring, assigning, and evaluating the work of a project and assigned staff.
• Supervise and conduct the inspection and review of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications
• Monitors quality control and quality assurance material field testing for concrete, steel, asphalt and soils as applicable
• Responsible for field measurements of acceptable work and compiling quantity reports for payment of quantities and changes in the work
• Reviews inspector daily reports in accordance with the project's requirements
• Provides technical leadership for complex construction management projects or programs
• Apply diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently making decisions on significant construction engineering problems.
• Manages technical field staff
• Responsible for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.
• Supervises field inspection and field office personnel
• Manages sub-consultants
• Represents projects at meetings and conferences
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BSCE degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.)
• A minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer, Project Engineer or related roles
• Licensed professional engineer in New Mexico or ability to become licensed in NM within 3 months of hire.
• A demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents
• A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid, current New Mexico Driver's license (proactive indication to obtain within 3 months)
• Proven track record of uplifting workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Engineer Skills
• A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and material
• Bridge and highway construction inspection experience
• New Mexico experience preferred (NMDOT, Municipal projects)
• An ability to read and completely understand contract documents is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

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.

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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.