Resident Engineer- Construction ITS/Lighting

WSP; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Resident Engineer - Construction ITS/Lighting for the HRBT Expansion Project in Virginia. This senior role oversees ITS, lighting, and utilities construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate holds a PE in Virginia (or can obtain within 6 months), has 12+ years of post‑graduate experience in construction management and ITS inspection, and demonstrates strong leadership and coordination with contractors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia or able to obtain within 6 months.
• 12+ years of post-education experience in construction management and ITS inspection.
• Valid state drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ITS, Lighting, and Utility construction and audits.
• Lead a team of inspectors and construction engineers.
• Coordinate with Contractor and QA/QC representatives.
• Review inspection reports for completeness.
• Track quality, schedule, and changes; aid resolution.

Skills

Construction management

Inspection

ITS

Team leadership

QA/QC

Education

Bachelors degree in Construction/Engineering

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Resident Engineer - Construction ITS/Lighting for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project in Virginia. This position will be responsible with overseeing intelligent transportation system construction activities on this high profile multi-billion dollar project, which is the largest project in VDOT history.

Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team at the HRBT Expansion project and a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Job Description:

Responsible for construction oversight and audits of ITS and, Lighting and Utility construction. Tasks may include:

• Serves as a senior representative and provides practical expertise in construction aspects of the development and delivery of ITS
• Leads a team of inspector and construction engineers
• Leads oversight of ITS construction activities for compliance
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with Contractor and QA/QC representatives
• Reviews and updates summaries and reports, and reviews inspection reports for completeness
• Track and document quality, construction, and schedule issues and assist with issues resolution
• Track and document contract quantities, changes, and delays and QAQC processes
• Provides technical assistance to inspectors and may participate in Hold Point inspections
• Focus on quality, construction, and production issues at multiple locations
• Interact with contractors and clients in a confident and professional manner

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant post education experience in construction management and inspection of ITS
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, techniques, and inspection practices
• Demonstrated experience in similar roles on complex infrastructure projects and the design-build delivery method
• Valid state driver’s license

Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

This role is subject to a client-mandated background check and finger printing.

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 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 (all locations): $153,000 - 184,746/year

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 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.

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