Resident Engineer
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Resident Engineer for our San Bernardino, California, or Irvine, California office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position can be located within San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire area, Orange County and Los Angeles County.
The Resident Engineer provides technical leadership for complex construction management projects or programs, supervising construction engineering and inspection activities. This person must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently making decisions on significant construction engineering problems. Elements to be inspected or monitored may include maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, storm water pollution prevention implementation and compliance, construction of roadway sections, pedestrian and bike facilities, structure elements of work, traffic and lighting improvements, landscape work and other similar activities.
The Resident Engineer includes being a consultant hired by a local agency who performs quality assurance over the contractor’s work that involves roadway and structures and who performs the contract’s necessary administrative tasks.
WSP has offices in San Bernardino, Riverside, Irvine and Los Angeles. Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.
Your Impact
Full understanding of public construction contracts for the state highway system and local agencies
Responding to and effectively resolving field construction issues
Conducting meetings between contractor, owner, utilities and other project parties
Inspecting, documenting, and coordinating field test of construction materials
Analyzing construction costs of changed conditions, drafting change orders, and recommending claims dispositions
Preparing constructability reviews and reports
Assumes responsibility for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects
Supervises field inspection and field office personnel
Represents projects (clients) at meetings and conferences
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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
BSCE or related Degree
Current California PE license
Minimum of 12 years of experience, 5 of which are as a Resident Engineer
Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and material
Ability to read and completely understand contract documents
Valid CA driver's license
Experience working with railroads
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Caltrans experience a plus
Resident Engineer Skills
Bridge construction experience
Effective oral and written communication skills
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Compensation and Benefits
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 Salary: $199,000- $259,100
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience,
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