Resident Engineer

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.

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

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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