Structures Inspector

WSP Global Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Full-Time Structures Inspector for the Antioch, CA area with consideration for Roseville, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Rancho Cordova. The role involves inspection of bridges and highway structures, reviewing submittals, performing grade and structural calculations, and supporting contract change orders as part of the Construction Management Team.

Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of post-education experience in structural inspection,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-education experience in structural construction inspection
• Experience with Caltrans procedures and major public works projects
• Proficiency in stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials
• Knowledge of Cal-OSHA practices and procedures
• Ability to work independently and make minor decisions on site

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspections to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions across structural construction phases.
• Review falsework, shoring plans, demolition plans, concrete mix designs and other submittals.
• Make grade, alignment, quantity, falsework, and shoring calculations.
• Prepare contract change orders and responses to RFIs and progress pay estimates.
• Sample and test construction materials to monitor QA program compliance.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as required by project needs.

Skills

Structural inspection

Caltrans experience

Falsework & shoring

Grade/line/quantity calculations

Cal-OSHA knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Independent worker

Education

Four-year degree in civil or structural engineering

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Full-Time Structures Inspector for our Antioch, CA office. The following locations will also be considered: Roseville, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Rancho Cordova. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Other Southern California locations may also be considered.

The Structures Inspector will provide bridge and highway structures inspection and perform construction management services using the Caltrans Construction Manual, Caltrans Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, Bridge Records and Procedures Manual, Falsework Manual, Survey Manual, Materials Sampling and Testing Manual, and Traffic Manual.

Your Impact

• Assist in inspections to assure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions on all phases of structural construction such as bridges, foundation, walls, falsework, shoring, drainage structures, and sign structures
• Assist in reviewing false work plans, shoring plans, demolition plans, concrete mix designs and other submittals provided by the contractors as required by the contract documents
• Make grade, alignment, quantity, falsework, and shoring calculations
• Assist in the preparation of contract change orders and responses to requests for information, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other documents or reports required for the Project
• Sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications and Caltrans Quality Assurance Program
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience to include structural construction inspection as related to Caltrans or major public works projects
• Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction practices and the physical characteristics and properties of various highway bridge construction materials including concrete.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: pile driving, concrete prestressing, bridge deck construction, retaining wall construction, falsework, and shoring.
• Ability to work independently and make minor decisions concerning construction work in progress and to solve field and office problems.
• Ability to use an automatic level and transit for the purpose of verifying line and grade.
• Understanding of Caltrans construction methods and practices
• Valid state driver’s license.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree in civil or structural engineering

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Rate : $75.00 - $85.00 hourly

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

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

ABOUT US

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.