Assistant Resident Engineer

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WSP is currently searching for a full‑time Assistant Resident Engineer to support projects in the Antioch, California office and surrounding regions including the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, and Central Valley.

• Knowledgeable of various client construction specifications and contract management.
• Supervise, develop, and train field staff and other construction support staff assigned to a project.
• Conduct inspections and reviews of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.
• Verify and review project documentation for acceptance including pay applications, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, cost‑reduction proposals, traffic control modifications, and others.
• Act as primary point of contact between the client, project team, and contractors.
• Manage the construction management team, including subcontractors.
• Review and make recommendations for contractors’ project schedules and non‑conforming work.
• Attend and may lead construction meetings with clients and contractors.
• Meet with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering‑related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g., Caltrans).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience in local municipalities and/or Caltrans.
• Background in construction management, architecture, or engineering fields.
• Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Familiarity with e‑Builder, MS Office, MS Project, and other PC software used on design and construction projects.
• Bridge and highway construction inspection experience.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $118,000 – $175,230. WSP reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to protected categories.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., we design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, partnering with clients to help communities prosper.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Professional Services

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services unless a signed Service Agreement has been established. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP.