Resident Engineer

WSP USA; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA in Antioch, California seeks a Full Time Resident Engineer to support the PMCM team across the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the Central Valley.

You will plan, review and supervise construction activities, coordinate with clients and contractors, ensure safety, and uphold professional standards on Caltrans highway and transit projects.

The ideal candidate holds a PE in California, 12+ years of relevant experience, and a valid CA driver's license; relocation is not offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field and PE license in California.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with Resident Engineer roles.
• 5+ years as Resident Engineer on Caltrans highway projects.
• Reading and understanding contract documents; knowledge of codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field personnel.
• Reviews construction processes and layouts for projects.
• Coordinates with client and contractor 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.
• Upholds safety policies and code of conduct; adheres to policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Contract/document review

caltrans knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field

Professional Engineer (PE) / Lic. Civil Engineer in CA

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Resident Engineer for our Antioch, California office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and 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.#LI-TD1

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.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• 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.

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.