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WSP is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) III/ Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Columbia, MD office.
The desired candidate will serve as a Construction Inspector to support our Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services related to Road and Bridge Projects at State Highway Administration (SHA) District 2 (Cecil and Kent Counties, MD).
Your Impact
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide daily site inspections of contractors’ work on highway, bridge, structural steel repairs, welding, painting, electrical, environmental or other complex construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and maintain up-to-date project records.
- Conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests.
- Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments.
- Prepare daily inspection reports and/or logs that describe number of employees on a job site, amount of work performed, and materials used, weather conditions, accidents on the job site and equipment use.
- Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights and weekends as needed.
- Work effectively with others.
- Understand and follow instructions.
- Measure and record pay items.
- Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
- Work closely with others team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
- Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.
Who You Are
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma
- 3 years of experience in Roadway and Bridge construction.
- Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, bridges, paving, drainage, etc.).
- Must possess knowledge and experience in American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures, and inspections methodologies, including the use of nuclear gauges, concrete sampling, and construction safety.
- Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) Certifications, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 and Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Certifications preferred.
- Prior experience with Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) is desired.
- Dependable transportation is required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a background test.
- Must have good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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: $27.59-$28.10/hour
WSP 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.
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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.
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.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) III/ Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Columbia, MD office.
The desired candidate will serve as a Construction Inspector to support our Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services related to Road and Bridge Projects at State Highway Administration (SHA) District 2 (Cecil and Kent Counties, MD).
Your Impact
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide daily site inspections of contractors’ work on highway, bridge, structural steel repairs, welding, painting, electrical, environmental or other complex construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and maintain up-to-date project records.
- Conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests.
- Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments.
- Prepare daily inspection reports and/or logs that describe number of employees on a job site, amount of work performed, and materials used, weather conditions, accidents on the job site and equipment use.
- Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights and weekends as needed.
- Work effectively with others.
- Understand and follow instructions.
- Measure and record pay items.
- Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
- Work closely with others team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
- Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.
Who You Are
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma
- 3 years of experience in Roadway and Bridge construction.
- Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, bridges, paving, drainage, etc.).
- Must possess knowledge and experience in American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures, and inspections methodologies, including the use of nuclear gauges, concrete sampling, and construction safety.
- Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) Certifications, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 and Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Certifications preferred.
- Prior experience with Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) is desired.
- Dependable transportation is required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a background test.
- Must have good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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: $27.59-$28.10/hour
WSP 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.
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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.
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.
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Align your credentials with WSP's project sectors
WSP's Engineering Technician roles sit across civil, environmental, and transportation disciplines. Before applying, confirm your degree or technical certification maps to the specific practice area you're targeting. A mismatch between your background and the listed discipline is a common reason for early rejection.
Search open roles by office location strategically
WSP's hiring activity for Engineering Technicians varies by regional office. Use Migrate Mate to filter open positions by location so you can prioritize offices with active postings, which signals where project demand and sponsorship bandwidth are currently strongest.
Clarify your visa category before outreach
WSP sponsors multiple visa types for Engineering Technician roles, including H-1B, E-3, and TN. Knowing which category applies to your nationality before speaking with a recruiter lets you address sponsorship logistics confidently rather than leaving it as an open question.
Time your application around the H-1B cap cycle
If you need H-1B sponsorship, WSP would need to register you in USCIS's annual lottery, which opens in March for an October start. Targeting roles in Q4 of the prior year gives you the lead time needed for WSP to initiate the process without rushing.
Prepare a portfolio of field and lab technical work
WSP's consulting environment expects Engineering Technicians to demonstrate hands-on competency, not just academic credentials. Assembling documentation of site work, testing procedures, or technical reports you've contributed to strengthens your application in ways a resume alone cannot convey.
Confirm your start date aligns with project availability
Consulting firms staff Engineering Technicians to active project pipelines. During the offer stage, ask the hiring manager which projects your role is tied to. Misaligned start dates or gaps between project phases can delay the filing process and complicate your status timeline.
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Find Engineering Technician at WSP JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Technicians?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering Technician roles. Because the H-1B is subject to an annual cap and USCIS lottery, WSP would need to register your petition in March for an October employment start. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer is possible outside the cap cycle, which can simplify timing considerably.
How do I apply for Engineering Technician jobs at WSP?
You can find and apply for Engineering Technician openings at WSP directly through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles where visa sponsorship is available. Apply with a resume tailored to the specific discipline listed in the posting, whether civil, environmental, or transportation, and address your visa status clearly in your application or cover materials so recruiters aren't left guessing.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Engineering Technician roles?
WSP sponsors several visa categories for Engineering Technician positions, including H-1B, E-3 (for Australian citizens), TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals under the USMCA), F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for recent graduates. For permanent residence, WSP has used EB-2 and EB-3 pathways, which typically require PERM labor certification through the DOL before an immigrant petition can be filed.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Engineering Technician roles?
WSP generally expects Engineering Technician candidates to hold a relevant technical degree or associate's degree in an engineering discipline, combined with practical field or lab experience. Roles often require familiarity with testing standards, site inspection protocols, or data collection methods specific to the practice area. Certifications relevant to your discipline, such as soils testing or environmental sampling credentials, can strengthen your candidacy significantly.
How do I navigate the visa filing process once WSP extends an offer?
Once WSP extends an offer, their internal immigration team or an outside counsel firm typically manages the petition filing with USCIS. Your role is to provide accurate personal documentation promptly, including educational credentials and any prior immigration records. If your petition requires PERM or a Green Card process, expect a multi-year timeline. Staying responsive during document collection phases keeps the process on schedule.
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