Field Engineer

This OpportunityWSP is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Construction Management team out of our Herndon, VA office. Your Impact

Job Duties:

Provide technical support to Construction Area Resident Engineer, Construction Manager and field inspection staff providing owners rep program management services.

Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with:
Contract plans and specificationsFRA, Amtrak, CSX, and VRE standards

Environmental permit conditions

Conduct daily inspections of work in place (concrete pours, rebar placement, foundations, trackwork, etc.)  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  Maintain regular logs of work progress

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of construction plans, project specifications, work instructions, schedules, applicable safety regulations, and relevant design, shop, and other associated drawings to stay informed about the responsibilities, plans, and schedule of the project and the Design/Builder Provide technical support for a range of activities not limited to precast concrete placement, concrete pours, deep foundations, structural steel placement, construction of piers, abutments, approaches, work over water and other project  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 Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field or equivalent3-5 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 on document interpretation

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; and Ability to coordinate with maintenance staff, communicate effectively with all parties and good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in working over water from barges and construction trestles

RailPro Safety CertificationWSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $,080/yearWSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-MP1

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