Bridge Resident Engineer

Job Description

WSP is one of the Globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. From the Madawaska International Bridge replacement, the Green Line Extension, to the award‑winning Mount Washington Hotel, our local construction management division and inspection team has steadily grown over the past twenty‑five years.

Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world? We are ready for you!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Resident Engineer to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures with construction values ranging from $1–$50 million. This position can be based out of Portland, Augusta or Eliot, ME and Merrimack, NH.

The resident engineer will manage and oversee various work elements including excavation, back filling, compaction, cast‑in‑place concrete from formwork to reinforcement, installation of structural steel or precast elements, bridge seats, bearings and joints, bridge rail, drainage, and other incidental items. The resident engineer will report to the Construction Manager or Project Manager and may routinely or periodically act as their representative, depending on experience.

• Hands‑on or management duties will include:
• Managing a staff of inspectors and on‑call material technicians or surveyors.
• Daily interface with the contractor, subcontractors and project owner.
• Chairing progress meetings and preparing minutes.
• Reviewing, interpreting construction contract documents and overseeing work for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings for general intent and compliance.
• Anticipating and helping resolve design and construction issues.
• Reviewing contractor's project schedule for general information related to schedule and logic.
• Completing daily reports, measuring, calculating, and tracking unit price quantities.
• Leading the contractor's pay requisition development, review and approval process.
• Evaluating potential change orders and making recommendations. Leading change order negotiations, reviewing and preparing negotiation position with owner.
• Monitoring maintenance of traffic for compliance.
• Taking and compiling photographs for tracking of daily progress.
• Updating red‑line drawings using Bluebeam.
• Preparing and updating punch lists.
• Coordinating final inspections and preparing final pay estimate.
• Supporting the final closeout process.
• 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.

• High School Diploma.
• 9 years applicable experience, including 4 years of supervising staff.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Average proficiency with MS Word Suite.
• Valid 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.

• Associate of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
• ACI or NETTCP certifications, or ability to attain within 3 months of hiring.
• Hands‑on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered.

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…