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Quality Engineer jobs at WSP span infrastructure, environmental, and built environment projects across a consulting firm that regularly supports international professionals through the U.S. visa process. WSP's size and project diversity mean consistent demand for this function, with established sponsorship pathways for qualified candidates.
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WSP is searching for a Part Time, Solid Waste (landfill) and Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Engineering Technician to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in Michigan. The preferred home office locations are Holland, Lansing, Bay City, or Novi.
The successful candidate will conduct landfill and CCR CQA observation, monitoring, and testing services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, municipal and/or private containment facilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may include supporting environmental or geotechnical investigations and other field-related activities.
Your Impact
- Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials
- Use of a nuclear gauge and drive cylinder for soil density testing
- Geosynthetics monitoring and testing
- General construction observation and documentation
- Interpreting construction documents (construction drawings, technical specifications, and CQA Plans) to confirm projects are completed in accordance with approved plans
- Interaction with contractors and owners in a positive and constructive manner to resolve construction issues
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook
- Assisting with other field activities as needed including but not limited to conducting field characterization (drilling), stormwater sampling, and groundwater sampling
- Participating and contributing to daily safety meetings
- Legal and safe vehicle operations on behalf of the company
- Maintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 5+ years of related experience
- Geosynthetics Certification Institute-Inspector Certification Program (GCI-ICP) certification for compacted soil liner and geosynthetics (or the ability to obtain certification)
- MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Soils or ability to obtain certification
- MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Concrete or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I (or the ability to obtain certification)
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- The ability to perform duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Travel, including travel for extended assignments is required
- Daily report writing and construction documentation is required
- The ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners and Project Managers is essential
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, and strong work ethic
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls
- Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and walk up/down slopes
- Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Must be able to work up to 12-hours outdoors in hot or cold environments safely.
- Travel Required: 90%
- Valid U.S driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates or four-year degree
- An understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering design and background in earthworks construction including the ability to read and understand technical civil design drawings and technical specifications.
- First Aid/CPR
- OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training and certificate.
- Experience with on-site geotechnical and geosynthetic testing
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 searching for a Part Time, Solid Waste (landfill) and Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Engineering Technician to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in Michigan. The preferred home office locations are Holland, Lansing, Bay City, or Novi.
The successful candidate will conduct landfill and CCR CQA observation, monitoring, and testing services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, municipal and/or private containment facilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may include supporting environmental or geotechnical investigations and other field-related activities.
Your Impact
- Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials
- Use of a nuclear gauge and drive cylinder for soil density testing
- Geosynthetics monitoring and testing
- General construction observation and documentation
- Interpreting construction documents (construction drawings, technical specifications, and CQA Plans) to confirm projects are completed in accordance with approved plans
- Interaction with contractors and owners in a positive and constructive manner to resolve construction issues
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook
- Assisting with other field activities as needed including but not limited to conducting field characterization (drilling), stormwater sampling, and groundwater sampling
- Participating and contributing to daily safety meetings
- Legal and safe vehicle operations on behalf of the company
- Maintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 5+ years of related experience
- Geosynthetics Certification Institute-Inspector Certification Program (GCI-ICP) certification for compacted soil liner and geosynthetics (or the ability to obtain certification)
- MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Soils or ability to obtain certification
- MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Concrete or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I (or the ability to obtain certification)
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- The ability to perform duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Travel, including travel for extended assignments is required
- Daily report writing and construction documentation is required
- The ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners and Project Managers is essential
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, and strong work ethic
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls
- Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and walk up/down slopes
- Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Must be able to work up to 12-hours outdoors in hot or cold environments safely.
- Travel Required: 90%
- Valid U.S driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates or four-year degree
- An understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering design and background in earthworks construction including the ability to read and understand technical civil design drawings and technical specifications.
- First Aid/CPR
- OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training and certificate.
- Experience with on-site geotechnical and geosynthetic testing
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Quality Engineer Jobs at WSP
Align your credentials to U.S. standards early
WSP's Quality Engineer roles typically require documented QMS experience tied to standards like ISO 9001 or industry-specific frameworks. If your credentials were earned abroad, get them evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before you apply so hiring managers can quickly assess your fit.
Target WSP's infrastructure and built environment divisions
Quality Engineers at WSP are concentrated in transportation, water, and environmental consulting projects. Filtering your search to these practice areas surfaces postings where sponsorship is a standard part of the hiring conversation, not an exception you need to raise yourself.
Clarify your visa status in your initial application
WSP uses E-Verify and routes sponsorship decisions through its HR compliance team early. Stating your current status and what you need, whether H-1B transfer, new cap filing, OPT, or TN, removes ambiguity and signals that you understand the process.
Time your outreach around WSP's project award cycles
Consulting firms like WSP hire Quality Engineers after securing contracts, not on a fixed calendar. Monitoring federal procurement databases for recently awarded WSP projects gives you advance notice of where headcount is likely to open before postings appear publicly.
Understand where the E-3 fits for Australian candidates
WSP sponsors the E-3 for Australian Quality Engineers, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. The employer still files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, but you can start the process without waiting for an annual registration window, which shortens your timeline considerably.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Quality Engineer roles at WSP
Searching for sponsoring employers manually is slow and unreliable. Migrate Mate filters Quality Engineer postings at WSP by visa type, so you can surface roles aligned to your specific authorization before spending time on applications that won't move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Quality Engineer roles. As a large consulting firm operating across federally regulated infrastructure sectors, WSP has established HR processes for managing H-1B filings, including cap-subject petitions and transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status with another employer. Your specific role and practice area will determine the sponsorship path WSP pursues.
How do I apply for Quality Engineer jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where Quality Engineer postings are listed by practice area and region. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse WSP's open Quality Engineer roles filtered by visa type, which saves time if you need sponsorship and want to confirm eligibility before applying. Tailor your resume to the specific project sector, whether transportation, environmental, or buildings, listed in the posting.
Which visa types does WSP commonly sponsor for Quality Engineers?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Quality Engineers, and supports Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3 classifications. The right visa depends on your nationality, degree, and current status. Australian citizens are eligible for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role meets DOL's defined professional categories.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Quality Engineer roles?
WSP's Quality Engineer postings in consulting typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, plus experience implementing quality management systems on infrastructure or large-scale built environment projects. Familiarity with ISO 9001, quality auditing, and construction quality control documentation is commonly required. Professional Engineer licensure or progress toward it strengthens applications, particularly for more senior postings.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take when hired by WSP?
Timeline depends heavily on visa type. OPT and TN can move quickly, sometimes within a few weeks of an offer. H-1B cap-subject filings require registration in March, with employment starting no earlier than October 1 of the same year, a gap of up to six months. E-3 consular processing generally takes four to eight weeks after the LCA is certified by DOL. Factor these windows into your job search planning.