Resident Engineer

Job-ID: 93400Category: Project and Program ManagementLocation: Antioch, CA, United States; Sacramento, CA, United States; San Jose, CA, United States; San Francisco, CA, United States; Oakland, CA, United States; Stockton, CA, United StatesPosted: 2026-08-15This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for aFull Time Resident Engineer for ourAntioch, California office. Be involved in projects with ourPMCM Teamand 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 ImpactPlans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field or construction field office personnelReviews construction processes and engineering layoutsReviews project activities with client and contractor’s field supervision resolving disputes and other daily issuesOversees materials testing activitiesReviews daily inspection reports and other project documentationAttends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractorsExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and proceduresPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.#LI-TD1Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’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 complexityProfessional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.A demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documentsA working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans)Effective oral and written communication skillsValid, current California Driver's licenseProven 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 - $259,100WSP 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.About 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.