Senior Field Engineer: Road & Rail Construction

WSP in the U.S.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Voting Leave

Naturalization Proceedings Leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to supervise field staff and oversee construction activities for roadway and rail projects, including inspection, testing, and quality control.

The role acts as the primary liaison among the client, project team, and contractors, while handling contract administration and project documentation to ensure compliance with Caltrans standards. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field and at least seven years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in resident engineering or similar roles.
• Proficiency in Caltrans standards, contract document interpretation, and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field staff and manage construction activities.
• Coordinate inspection, testing, and quality control for roadway and rail projects.
• Act as liaison between client, project team, and contractors; manage contract administration and project documentation.

Skills

Construction Management

Contract Administration

Field Engineering

Quality Control

Inspection

Project Scheduling

Caltrans Standards

Budget Management

Staff Supervision

Technical Writing

Shop Drawing Review

Traffic Control Modification

E-builder

MS Project

MS Office

Bridge and Highway Inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

E-builder

Job description

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to supervise field staff and oversee construction activities for roadway and rail projects, including inspection, testing, and quality control.

The role acts as the primary liaison among the client, project team, and contractors, while handling contract administration and project documentation to ensure compliance with Caltrans standards. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field and at least seven years of