Principle Assistant Resident Engineer

WSP•Irvine, CA

3d•$149,000 - $208,500

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Principle Assistant Resident Engineer for its Irvine or San Bernardino, California offices. The position may be located within San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire, Orange County, or Los Angeles County. It is part of WSP’s Construction Management Team and supports projects that meet client objectives and address client challenges. The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer provides technical leadership for complex construction management projects or programs, serving as an assistant to the Resident Engineer and supervising construction engineering and inspection activities. The role applies broad construction engineering knowledge and independently makes decisions on significant construction engineering issues. Work may involve maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, stormwater pollution prevention, roadway sections, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, structures, traffic and lighting improvements, landscaping, and similar construction activities. The position provides quality assurance of contractors’ roadway and structures work on behalf of local agency clients and assists the Resident Engineer with contract administration. Projects may span multiple disciplines, including roadway/highway and transit/rail construction. The role may be responsible for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large project or several smaller projects, and for supervising field inspection and field office personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related degree.
At least 7 years of experience.
Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
Valid California driver’s license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with railroads.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Apply construction engineering principles and practices, and independently make decisions on significant construction engineering issues.
Provide technical leadership on complex construction management projects or programs and assist the Resident Engineer with construction engineering and inspection activities.
Provide quality assurance over contractors’ roadway and structures work on behalf of local agency clients.
Assist the Resident Engineer with necessary contract administrative tasks.
Respond to and resolve field construction issues.
Conduct meetings among contractors, owners, utilities, and other project parties.
Inspect and document construction materials and coordinate field testing.
Analyze costs arising from changed conditions, draft change orders, and recommend dispositions of claims.
Prepare constructability reviews and reports.
Take responsibility for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.
Supervise field inspection and field office personnel.
Represent projects and clients at meetings and conferences.
Make responsible and ethical decisions concerning company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.