This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Construction Management team out of our Herndon, VA office.
Your Impact
Job Duties
Provide technical support to Construction Area Resident Engineer, Construction Manager and field inspection staff providing owners rep program management services.
Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with
Contract plans and specifications
FRA, Amtrak, CSX, and VRE standards
Environmental permit conditions
Conduct daily inspections of work in place (concrete pours, rebar placement, foundations, trackwork, etc.)
Support required testing and quality documentation
interpret and verify compliance with specifications, work instructions, methods, procedures, and product data.
Assist in developing construction inspection and oversight strategies, and work directly with program management staff and design/build contractor personnel to implement
Maintain regular logs of work progress
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of construction plans, project specifications, work instructions, schedules, applicable safety regulations, and relevant design, shop, and other associated drawings to stay informed about the responsibilities, plans, and schedule of the project and the Design/Builder
Provide technical support for a range of activities not limited to precast concrete placement, concrete pours, deep foundations, structural steel placement, construction of piers, abutments, approaches, work over water and other project
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Interface with engineers to evaluate Field Design Changes, Non Conformance Reports and Requests for Information
Provide scheduling recommendations based on client’s allowable work windows;
Monitor and support project activities in the field, providing technical assistance as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Resident Engineer
Who You Are
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field or equivalent
3-5 years of experience in construction of Class 1 Rail projects or similar infrastructure
Proven experience with concrete and steel structures
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and repair procedures, and provide guidance to maintenance crews on document interpretation
Ability to proactively assist maintenance crews in selecting and deploying materials and equipment, including related construction methods and techniques
Ability to identify and address safety and quality concerns; and
Ability to coordinate with maintenance staff, communicate effectively with all parties and good interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in working over water from barges and construction trestles
RailPro Safety Certification
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
Expected Salary (all locations): $110,750-140,080/year
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.
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