Resident Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Full Time Resident Engineer – Antioch, California
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Resident Engineer for our Antioch office. The following locations are considered:
San Jose, Sacramento and San Francisco. The position may be located within the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley.
Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Projects may span multiple disciplines such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.
Your Impact- Plans, reviews, and assigns work of subordinate field or construction field office personnel
- Reviews construction processes and engineering layouts
- Reviews project activities with client and contractor’s field supervision, resolving disputes and other daily issues
- Oversees materials testing activities
- Reviews daily inspection reports and other project documentation
- Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
- Exercises responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering‑related field (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.)
- Minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience)
- At least 5 years working as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans Highway improvement projects of similar size and complexity
- Demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g., Caltrans)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Valid, current California Driver’s license
- 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
- Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position is contingent upon WSP being selected for a contract or program we are currently pursuing. It is also subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
WSP BenefitsWSP 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 purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
CompensationExpected Salary (all locations): $138,100 – $205,040
WSP 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, and 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.
AboutWSP
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, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environmental 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…
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