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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Assistant Resident Engineer

WSP Antioch, CA senior full-time

Salary

$138,100 - $205,040 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Resident Engineer for our Antioch, California office. You will be involved in projects with our PMCM Team, working on roadway/highway and transit/rail construction projects across the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley.

Your Impact As an Assistant Resident Engineer, you will:

  • Supervise and develop field staff and construction support staff assigned to a project.
  • Conduct inspections and reviews of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Perform field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on construction projects.
  • Verify and review project documentation for acceptance.
  • 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 lead construction meetings with clients and contractors.
  • Meet with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles.
  • 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 adhering to WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation Expected Salary: $138,100 - $205,040

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Caltrans
  • e-Builder
  • MS Office
  • MS Project
  • bridge construction
  • highway construction

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/89512

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