Structures Representative

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Structures Representative for our Irvine, California office. This position could also be based out of our San Bernardino office. WSP has offices in San Bernardino and Riverside, and projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction. The position can be located within San Bernardino County and the Inland Empire area.

The Structures Representative provides technical leadership for complex construction management projects or programs, serving as a Structures Representative supervising construction engineering and inspection activities. This person must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently making decisions on significant construction engineering problems. Elements to be inspected or monitored may include bridge hinges, falsework, pile driving, cofferdams, cast‑in‑place concrete, waterproofing, structural steel, bearings, expansion joints, precast concrete elements, maintenance or traffic and other similar activities.

This is NOT a Structural Design Engineer role. A Structures Representative is a local agency employee (or a consultant hired by a local agency) who performs quality assurance over the contractor’s work that involves structures and who performs the contract’s necessary structure‑related administrative tasks.

• Review and inspect plans and calculations for falsework, shoring, staging, bridge removal, and other technical submissions on City, County, Caltrans and other State projects.
• Respond to and effectively resolve field construction issues.
• Conduct meetings between contractor, owner, utilities, and other project parties.
• Inspect, document, and coordinate field testing of construction materials.
• Analyze construction costs of changed conditions, draft change orders, and recommend claims dispositions.
• Prepare constructability reviews and reports.
• Assume 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 at meetings and conferences.
• 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.

• BSCE or related Degree.
• Current California PE license.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience, 5 of which are as a Structures Representative.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
• Valid CA driver’s license.
• Solid written and verbal skills.
• Experience working with railroads.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Expected Salary: $203,850 - $249,150

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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

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.