Entry Level Construction Materials Engineer

Job Description

Entry Level Construction Materials Engineer | WSP

The Tone:
This is an early career position at WSP, located in Charlotte, NC. WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to designing lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets across the U.S. This role is vital for ensuring the quality and compliance of construction materials on diverse projects, directly contributing to client objectives and supporting the professional career development of early-career engineers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Charlotte, NC

• Team: Construction Materials Team within the Earth & Environment Team
• Mission: Ensure the quality and compliance of construction materials through testing and inspection on general building sites and facilities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Inspections: Perform testing and special inspections related to soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry on building sites.
• Compliance: Interpret and monitor work procedures to ensure adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Client Interaction: Engage with client representatives, including supervisors, foremen, project managers, and engineers, at project sites.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities and observations in a timely manner.
• Project Support: Assist with project management tasks such as scheduling, reports review, budget tracking, invoicing, proposal writing, and business development.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Early Career.
• Experience: 0-2 years of Construction Materials Testing experience.
• Skills: Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, ACI Field Level I certification (concrete sampling and field testing), Valid Driver’s License with a good driving history, Strong written and verbal communication skills.