Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

WSP; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Roadway and Structural Materials Engineers to join their dynamic team in California. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse construction projects while ensuring quality control and effective materials management. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, conduct site visits, and apply your engineering expertise to solve complex problems. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about civil engineering and ready to make an impact, this position is for you!

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Savings

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off for Voting

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in engineering or civil design.
• Engineer in Training Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineers and contractors on materials issues.
• Create and manage quality control programs for projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering Principles

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Quality Control Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Construction Management Software

Quality Control Tools

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for Roadway and Structural Materials Engineers to join our Sacramento, Oakland, and Los Angeles offices!

Your Impact

•Coordinate and communicate with the Resident Engineer, construction contractors, suppliers and vendors on roadway and structural materials issues for construction projects throughout California.
•Create and manage quality control/assurance programs for roadway and structural materials.
•Assist in conducting meetings with appropriate project personnel to identify materials related issues and recommend solutions consistent with project plans and specifications.
•Ensure all Quality Control Plans are reviewed and submitted on time, reviews inspection reports in a timely manner and complete written reports of reviews.
•Assist in anticipating and resolving any issues associated with material source inspection and QA activities and help support effective materials management for construction projects.
•Visit job sites, fabrication and manufacturing shops as needed to ensure adequate QC/QA measures are employed.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline or prior civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and project work-related issues.
• Construction knowledge and some site experience, transportation and commercial projects
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Travel in and out-of-state, up to 20% depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• Experience with State DOT or Large Design/Build Construction Company
• Certified Welding Inspector certification and/or Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Level II certification

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: $82,400-$117,700
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.

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