Resident Engineer

Job-ID: 93646Category: Project and Program ManagementLocation: Boston, MA, United States; Chelmsford, MA, United States; Worcester, MA, United StatesPosted: 2026-08-19This OpportunityWSP is one of the Globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. From ME's Madawaska International Bridge replacement to MA's Green Line Extension to NH's award-winning Mount Washington Hotel our local construction management division and inspection team has steadily grown over the past twenty-five years. Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world. We are ready for you!WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer to help oversee the $900 million Terminal E Garage and Roadways at Logan Airport. This position can be based out of Boston, Chelmsford or Worcester, Massachusetts but will be assigned full-time to the project location.The resident engineer will manage, and oversee various work elements including excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete from formwork to reinforcement, drilled shafts, drainage, underground utilities, sewer, drain, maintenance of traffic and other related items. The resident engineer will report to the Chief Resident Engineer and may routinely or periodically act as their representative. This position will require a periodic nightshift and weekend rotation with other team members.Your ImpactReviewing, interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.Reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings for general intent and compliance.Overseeing work for conformance to plans and specifications.Anticipating and helping resolve design and construction issues. Daily interface with the construction manager, subcontractors, and project owner.Attend daily meetings with project owner and construction managerCompleting daily reports, measure, calculate and track unit price quantities. Monitoring maintenance of traffic for compliance. Take and compile photographs, for tracking of daily progress.Coordinating on-call material technicians or surveyors.Assisting with review of Construction Manager and Subcontractor’s pay requisition process.Help potential change orders, for merit and content.Review red-line drawings using Bluebeam. Preparing and updating punch lists.Be available to start early or stay late to cover construction activities.Be available to work Saturdays and odd hour shift, when requested.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.Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experienceMinimum of 7 years applicable experience, including 4 years of supervising staff.Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Average proficiency with MS Word Suite.Have a valid 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.Preferred QualificationsACI or NETTCP certifications, or ability to attain within 3-months of hiring.Hands-on experience with construction management software such as PMWeb, Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam would be desirable.Demonstrated supervisory skillsCompensation and Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.Expected Salary: $118,000 - $175,230WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.#LI-TD1About the companyAbout WSPWSP 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 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 provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?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.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.