Construction Engineer

About the role

This position will oversee construction activities on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project in Virginia, the largest project in VDOT history. Responsibilities include construction oversight of your specific discipline, inspections, reviews, and audits of the construction work.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Resident Engineer in managing oversight of construction activities for compliance
• Reviews and interprets plans/specifications, shop drawings, design changes, work plans, and RFIs
• Communicates and coordinates effectively with Contractor and QA/QC representatives
• Reviews and updates summaries and reports, and reviews inspection reports for completeness
• Tracks and documents quality, construction, and schedule issues and assists with issue resolution
• Tracks and documents contract quantities, changes, and delays and QA/QC processes
• Provides technical assistance to inspectors and participates in Hold Point inspections
• Focuses on quality, construction, and production issues at multiple locations
• Interacts with contractors and clients in a confident and professional manner

Requirements

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
• EIT certification required; PE preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education experience in construction and inspection oversight, including oversight of construction QA/QC processes related to your specific discipline
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, techniques, and inspection practices
• Preferred professional licensure/certification(s) such as ACI, NICET, CCM, and VDOT certifications
• Valid state driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience in similar roles on complex infrastructure projects using the design-build delivery method
• Demonstrated practical experience in construction aspects of the development and delivery of complex large-scale projects
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Subject to a client-mandated background check and fingerprinting
• Subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Pay

Expected Salary: $82,800 – $96,800/year