Field Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Construction Management team out of our Herndon, VA office. This role provides technical support to the Construction Area Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, and field inspection staff, delivering owners representative program management services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, FRA, Amtrak, CSX, and VRE standards, and environmental permit conditions.
• Conduct daily inspections of work in place (e.g., concrete pours, rebar placement, foundations, trackwork).
• Support required testing and quality documentation; interpret and verify compliance with specifications, work instructions, methods, procedures, and product data.
• Assist in developing construction inspection and oversight strategies and work directly with program management staff and design/build contractor personnel to implement them.
• Maintain regular logs of work progress.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of construction plans, project specifications, work instructions, schedules, safety regulations, and relevant design, shop, and associated drawings.
• Provide technical support for activities including precast concrete placement, concrete pours, deep foundations, structural steel placement, construction of piers, abutments, approaches, and work over water.
• Interface with engineers to evaluate Field Design Changes, Non-Conformance Reports, and Requests for Information.
• Provide 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.

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.
• 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.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with maintenance staff and all project parties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working over water from barges and construction trestles.
• RailPro Safety Certification.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Paid time off for voting and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary range: $110,750–$140,080 per year.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global leader in engineering and professional services. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environmental markets. With over 15,000 employees in 300+ U.S. offices, we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.