Assistant Resident Engineer

Assistant Resident Engineer – WSP in the U.S.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full‑time Assistant Resident Engineer for our Antioch, California office. The position may be located within the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley.

• Must be knowledgeable of various client construction specifications and contract management.
• Supervise, develop, and train field staff and other construction support staff assigned to a project.
• Supervise and conduct the inspection and review of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications.
• Responsible for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.
• Verify and review project documentation for acceptance including pay applications, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, cost reduction proposals, traffic control modifications, and others.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the client, project team, and contractors.
• Manage the construction management team, including sub‑consultants.
• Review and make recommendations for contractors’ project schedules and non‑conforming work.
• Attend and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors.
• Meet with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering‑related field experience or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g., Caltrans).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience in local municipalities and/or Caltrans.
• Background in construction management, architecture, or engineering fields.
• Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Familiarity with e‑Builder, MS Office, MS Project and other PC software used on design and construction projects.
• Bridge and highway construction inspection experience.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $118,000 – $175,230.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, 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 USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and may be hired without reservation—no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.