Resident Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 15, 2026. WSP scores B on the Alion truth index.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Resident Engineer for our Antioch, California office. 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. The position can be located within the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley. WSP has offices in Antioch, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Roseville, and Stockton. 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
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.)
- A minimum of 12 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
- Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.
- A demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents
- A 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.
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.
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
WSP 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: $174,400 - $259,100
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, 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.