Structures Inspector

WSP • Antioch, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an experienced, full-time Structures Inspector for its Antioch, California office. Roseville, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Rancho Cordova are also considered, as may other Southern California locations. The role is part of WSP’s Construction Management Team and supports projects that meet client objectives and address their challenges.

The Structures Inspector provides bridge and highway structures inspection and construction management services. The work uses the Caltrans Construction Manual, Caltrans Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, Bridge Records and Procedures Manual, Falsework Manual, Survey Manual, Materials Sampling and Testing Manual, and Traffic Manual. The position requires working schedules that meet project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond a typical workweek.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 5 years of relevant post-education experience, including structural construction inspection related to Caltrans or major public works projects.
• Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction practices and of the physical characteristics and properties of highway bridge construction materials, including concrete.
• Experience in one or more of the following: pile driving, concrete prestressing, bridge deck construction, retaining wall construction, falsework, or shoring.
• Ability to work independently, make minor decisions concerning construction work in progress, and solve field and office problems.
• Ability to use an automatic level and transit to verify line and grade.
• Understanding of Caltrans construction methods and practices.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to follow WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules suited to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in civil or structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions during structural construction, including bridges, foundations, walls, falsework, shoring, drainage structures, and sign structures.
• Assist in reviewing contractor submittals as required by contract documents, including falsework plans, shoring plans, demolition plans, and concrete mix designs.
• Perform grade, alignment, quantity, falsework, and shoring calculations.
• Assist in preparing contract change orders, responses to requests for information, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other project documents or reports.
• Sample and test construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications and the Caltrans Quality Assurance Program.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED