Resident Engineer

Socket.dev; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Full Time Resident Engineer for its Antioch, California office, with projects spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Central Valley. The role involves leading a PMCM team, reviewing layouts, and coordinating with clients and contractors on roadway/highway and rail projects.

Applicants should have a PE license in CA, 12+ years of relevant experience including Caltrans highway work, and strong contract comprehension and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of directly relevant experience including Resident Engineer roles.
• At least 5 years as Resident Engineer on Caltrans highway improvement projects.
• PE / CA civil engineer license in CA.
• Ability to read and understand contract documents.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and materials (e.g., Caltrans).
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid CA driver’s license.
• Commitment to safety and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field personnel.
• Reviews construction processes and layouts.
• Coordinates with client and contractor field supervision to resolve issues.
• Oversees materials testing activities.
• Reviews daily inspection reports and project documentation.
• Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors.
• Adheres to company policies and Code of Conduct.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Contract documents comprehension

Ethical decision making

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) / CA license

Tools

Caltrans standards

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for aFull Time Resident Engineerfor ourAntioch, California office. Be involved in projects with ourPMCM Teamand be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position can be located within the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley. WSP has offices in Antioch, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Roseville, and Stockton. Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.

Your Impact

• Plans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field or construction field office personnel
• Reviews construction processes and engineering layouts
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor’s field supervision resolving disputes and other daily issues
• Oversees materials testing activities
• Reviews daily inspection reports and other project documentation
• Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
• 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

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

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Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.)
• A minimum of 12 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• At least 5 years working as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans Highway improvement projects of similar size and complexity
• Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• A demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents
• A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid, current California Driver's license
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This position is contingent upon WSP being selected for a contract or program we are currently pursuing.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $174,400 - $259,100

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

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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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.