Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer to join its dynamic team in California. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate with construction teams, manage quality control programs, and ensure compliance with civil engineering standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects across the state, enhancing your professional growth while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a tangible impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil Engineering Principles

Quality Control

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Construction Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

OSHA Safety Training

Certified Welding Inspector

Job description

Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

Join to apply for the Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer role at WSP in the U.S.

Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer role at WSP in the U.S.

This Opportunity

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

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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Professional Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP in the U.S. by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Materials Engineer” roles.

Analytical Scientist - Polymer/Materials Characterization

Alameda County, CA $135,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago

Alameda, CA $151,000.00-$191,000.00 1 week ago

Alameda, CA $151,000.00-$191,000.00 1 week ago

MSAT Senior Process Engineer (Downstream)

Vacaville, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 9 hours ago

Process Engineer III / Senior Process Engineer, MSAT

Alameda, CA $125,000.00-$155,000.00 4 hours ago

Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

Emeryville, CA $131,862.00-$197,793.00 1 day ago

Alameda, CA $133,900.00-$157,500.00 17 hours ago

R&D Lab Intern, Civil/Materials Engineering

Pleasant Hill, CA $9,987.00-$13,244.00 3 weeks ago

Lead Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

Senior Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

Emeryville, CA $160,000.00-$200,000.00 4 days ago

Lead Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

Senior Roadway and Structural Materials Engineer

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.