Field Engineering Technologist

WSP•Nebraska City, NE

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Field Engineering Technologist for its Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector. The position is primarily field-based, with work at various locations in the client’s service territory in Nebraska, supporting the Construction Management team. The role provides technical and operational support on construction projects, with a focus on field execution, coordination, and quality assurance. The technologist supports the Senior Project Engineer in verifying construction against engineering specifications, resolving field issues, managing quality processes, and documenting project activities through completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a closely related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in construction management in utility and/or heavy construction environments.
At least 5 years of experience in EHV transmission lines, HVDC, power generation, or substations.
Experience with Quality Management Systems, such as ISO 9001 or Six Sigma, and developing quality processes, procedures, and work instructions.
Ability to read and understand engineering specifications and drawings, assess constructability, and make recommendations to engineering teams.
Ability to spend significant time in the field evaluating construction and verifying technical specification compliance.
Subject matter expertise in construction, quality, safety, environmental, and permitting requirements and associated technical requirements.
Ability to audit and spot-check reports against actual field conditions.
Significant experience with geospatial reporting software, including comparing field conditions with established schedules.
Knowledge of the use and evaluation of ITPs and ITRs.
Clear understanding of IFC technical engineering specifications and the tools and processes required to capture, document, and verify field conditions against specifications.
Understanding of construction workflows and technical requirements, with the ability to identify and anticipate construction obstacles and deploy qualified Quality Assurance inspectors effectively.
Previous experience estimating and/or evaluating large-project construction estimates.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of substations, transmission lines, right-of-way access through landowner sites, environmental constraints, and safety protocols.
Experience with solar PV, battery energy storage systems, wind turbine generators, HVDC converter stations, and gas turbines.
Master's degree.
Engineering degree.
IBEW Journeyman certification as a lineman and/or industrial electrician.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Project Engineer in planning, designing, and building the project Quality Assurance Plan, processes, procedures, and work instructions.
Conduct field reviews of contractor work to verify compliance with technical specifications in IFC engineering packages and confirm changes or deviations have been reviewed and accepted.
Help coordinate Quality Assurance Inspection teams, report non-conformities, and recommend corrective actions and remediation or mitigation.
Prepare non-conformance reports and punch lists, and coordinate inspections to ensure completed construction meets engineering specifications.
Verify that the construction contractor has followed ECN or RFI responses regarding specification revisions, and report findings to the Senior Project Engineer.
Support coordination with internal Engineering teams to interpret and communicate technical construction specifications and suggest alternatives.
Document project activities and maintain a reporting structure for daily, weekly, and monthly technical field reports, including inspection and non-conformance reports.
Conduct field visits with the Senior Project Engineer, provide technical guidance, and implement Project Quality Plan audits in accordance with WSP's Quality Management System.
Review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) with the Senior Project Engineer and participate in or lead constructability reviews.
Use computer-aided design software under the Senior Project Engineer's guidance.
Evaluate pre-construction field conditions and recommend engineering changes where needed.
Monitor field tests of construction materials, welding, bolting, and concrete placement, and oversee the collection of samples by third-party testing laboratories.
Complete walk-downs with the Senior Project Engineer to assess final completion and project close-out status.