This Opportunity
WSP has a career opportunity for a Senior Construction Quality Assurance Technician with our Elko and Reno offices. Project locations could include Nevada, Montana, Idaho and Arizona.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We'd love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative staff.
Our opportunity is for an experienced construction quality assurance technician to primarily work on large heavy civil construction projects - liner and earthworks- Projects include per-diem and expenses for travel. Opportunities require extended travel during construction season in the specific project geography. Typically April-November as weather permits.
Your Impact
Will perform soil density testing, geosynthetic liner observations, collect samples and perform lab analyses at the on-site lab
Will provide daily reports of observation and test results
Will monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
Will interact with client representatives (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data
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
Other duties as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of construction quality assurance experience
Reliability - must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
Ability to prepare reports and documentation
Ability to work in variable outside conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability and willingness to travel within Western States to support projects. Approximately 50% to 75% overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
MHSA certification
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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.
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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.
