Resident Engineer

WSC (Water Systems Consulting); Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

WSC (Water Systems Consulting) is seeking a Resident Engineer to lead on-site oversight of water, wastewater, and recycled water facilities in Torrance, California. You will ensure construction activities align with plans, specs, and design intent, coordinating with PMs, engineers, inspectors, and subconsultants.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering background, 5+ years in engineering/construction management, and a PE license or CCM certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer license and/or CCM certification desirable.
• At least five years of experience in engineering/construction management for water facilities.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities required.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools including MS Office and Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership for water, wastewater, and recycled water facilities.
• Ensure construction aligns with plans, specs, and design intent.
• Develop and enforce QA measures to meet workmanship and material specs.
• Maintain strong client relationships with regular updates and feedback.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and subconsultants.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and change orders; track costs and deadlines.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; document progress and issues.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

PE license

CCM certification

5+ years experience

MS Office

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree or related field

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

Job description

Want to be part of an engineering and strategic communications consulting firm that defines success by the strength of its relationships with its clients and staff? A firm that invests in its people and fosters an entrepreneurial culture that leads to innovation for our clients, communities and environment? If so, please read on. WSC is a premier engineering, hydrogeology, construction management, and communications consulting firm that focuses exclusively on water. Our team of expert engineers and communicators is recognized for delivering successful planning, design, program management, construction management and energy solutions for municipalities, public and private utilities, special districts, energy providers and more throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. WSC is a next generation consulting leader that meets our clients where they are, providing insight, and redefining the possibilities through a high standard for hands-on service, innovation, quality, and visionary leadership. Recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in our business, we are actively seeking to hire a Resident Engineer who aligns with our passion for delivering outstanding client service and high-quality results. The candidate will work primarily at our Torrance, California job site.

Project Oversight

What You Will Do

• Provide on-site leadership and oversight for water, wastewater, and/or recycled water facilities.
• Ensure that construction activities align with project plans, specifications, and design intent.

Quality Assurance

• Develop, implement, and enforce quality assurance measures to enforce specification requirements for workmanship and materials.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any deviations from contract documents.
• Engage with specialty subconsultants to perform special and material inspections.

Client Interaction

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients by providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their goals, expectations, and feedback throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and other team members to coordinate and execute project objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and positive working environment among project teams including owners, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Budget And Schedule Management

• Review and monitor project schedules to ensure timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
• Assist in the management of project budgets, tracking expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Review contractor-submitted monthly payment applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify materials on hand and incorporated into the work.
• Prepare estimates of cost, review change order requests, and facilitate cost-effective resolution of construction or field issues.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks and challenges during the construction process and develop proactive strategies for mitigation.
• Address issues promptly to minimize impact on project timelines and budgets.

Documentation And Reporting

• Maintain accurate and detailed project records, including daily reports, progress photos, and change orders.
• Generate regular reports summarizing project status, challenges, and resolutions.
• Manage the flow of information between the construction contractor and the engineer to ensure timely responses to submittals and requests.

What You Bring

• A passion for water, with an emphasis on creating multi-benefit solutions for communities and the environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certifications are highly desirable.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in engineering and/or construction management, with a focus on water, wastewater, and/or recycled water facilities.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure design, construction methods, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, Primavera P6, and other project management software and tools.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to meet company and insurance provider requirements for driving eligibility.

Pay Range

The pay range is $115,000–$165,000 per year and may be more or less depending on experience.

Who We Are

At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazine's national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.

We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short-and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, fitness, and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer at https://betterwaterfuture.com/benefits/

WSC is committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.