Entry Level Construction Materials Engineer

Job Description

Entry Level Construction Materials Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP’s Construction Materials Team is expanding, and we are seeking an Entry Level Construction Materials Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC. We are looking for friendly, dedicated, and collaborative professionals to work on challenging projects with our Earth & Environment Team. This role offers the chance to be part of a growing organization, contribute to client objectives, and support your professional career development.

Your Impact

• Perform testing and special inspections related to soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry on general building sites and facilities.
• Interpret and monitor work procedures as per project plans and specifications for compliance with project requirements.
• Interact with client representatives (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites.
• Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations in a timely manner.
• Support project management tasks such as scheduling, reports review, budget tracking, invoicing, proposal writing, and business development.
• Mentor early career construction material testing engineers.
• Collaborate on tasks and support cross-functional teams.
• Work in accordance with Company safety policies.
• Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of testing data.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-2 years of Construction Materials Testing experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• ACI Field Level I certification (concrete sampling and field testing).
• Valid Driver’s License and Good driving History.
• Reliability: Must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required.
• Must pass physical, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Physical Demands

• Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles.
• Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold.

About WSP

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 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.

Visit www.wsp.com for more information.

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.