Transportation Engineering Technician; TET IV​/Construction Inspector

Overview

WSP is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) IV/ Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Columbia, MD office.

The desired candidate will serve as a Construction Inspector to support our Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services related to Road and Bridge Projects at State Highway Administration (SHA) District 2 (Cecil and Kent Counties, MD).

• Provide daily site inspections of contractors’ work on highway, bridge, structural steel repairs, welding, painting, electrical, environmental or other complex construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and maintain up-to-date project records.
• Conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests.
• Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and/or logs that describe number of employees on a job site, amount of work performed, and materials used, weather conditions, accidents on the job site and equipment use.
• Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights and weekends as needed.
• Work effectively with others.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Measure and record pay items.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
• Work closely with other team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.

• High school diploma
• Five (5) years of experience in Roadway and Bridge construction.
• Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, bridges, paving, drainage, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience in ASTM, ACI, and other construction testing requirements, as well as inspection procedures and methodologies, including use of nuclear gauges, concrete sampling, and construction safety.
• MARTCP Certifications, OSHA 10 and Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Certifications preferred.
• Prior experience with MDOT SHA is desired.
• Dependable transportation is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background test.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Compensation:
Expected Salary: $32.51-$33.12/hour.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. 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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position  unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation.