Senior Office Engineer (Construction Inspection)

WSP Global Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Novi, Michigan, is seeking a Full-Time Office Engineer to support the Construction Management Team on MDOT and other DOT projects in the Detroit area.

You will document field work, collect data, coordinate with Resident Engineers and Inspectors, prepare pay estimates and change orders, and maintain strict document control to meet contract requirements while upholding safety policies. The successful candidate will handle multiple priorities, analyze plans and blueprints, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years in a business environment).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of construction inspection principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical 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.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results, data collation, load calculations, 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.

Responsibilities

• Document MDOT and other DOT projects.
• Collect and analyze data from field inspections.
• Provide technical guidance on inspections and construction.
• Collaborate with Resident Engineers and Field Inspectors.
• Participate in preconstruction and construction progress meetings.
• Maintain document control and ensure contract compliance.
• Verify payrolls and inspector diaries for federally funded projects.
• Prepare contractor pay estimates and change orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Novi, Michigan, is seeking a Full-Time Office Engineer to support the Construction Management Team on MDOT and other DOT projects in the Detroit area.

You will document field work, collect data, coordinate with Resident Engineers and Inspectors, prepare pay estimates and change orders, and maintain strict document control to meet contract requirements while upholding safety policies. The successful candidate will handle multiple priorities, analyze plans and blueprints, and