Field Engineer
About the role
This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Construction Management team out of our Herndon, VA office. Your Impact Job Duties...
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.
- Aid 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
- Interface with engineers to evaluate Field Design Changes, Non Conformance Reports and Requests for Information
- Perform 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
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;
- 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
Benefits
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.
Pay
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $110,750-140,800/year
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Benefits
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.
About WSP
ABOUT US 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.
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