Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Resident Engineer for our Antioch, California office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position may be located within the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley. WSP has offices in Antioch, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Roseville, and Stockton.

Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.

• Plans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field or construction field office personnel
• Reviews construction processes and engineering layouts
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor’s field supervision and resolves disputes and other daily issues
• Oversees materials testing activities
• Reviews daily inspection reports and other project documentation
• Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering‑related field (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.)
• Minimum of 12 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• At least 5 years working as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans Highway improvement projects of similar size and complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to read and fully understand contract documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g., Caltrans).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Valid, current California 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.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

• Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This position is contingent upon WSP being selected for a contract or program we are currently pursuing and is subject to client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.

Expected Salary: $167,800 - $249,150. 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.

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 communities prosper.

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, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes remain the property of WSP and WSP may hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed to the recruiter or staffing service.