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WSP is searching for a solid waste (e.g., landfills, mines, other waste containment facilities) Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Engineering Technician to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in Irvine, California.
The successful candidate will perform CQA monitoring, sampling, testing, and documentation services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, and municipal and/or mining facilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may include supporting environmental or geotechnical site investigations and other field-related activities.
Your Impact
- Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials
- Use of a nuclear gauge, sand cone, and drive cylinder for soil moisture-density testing
- Geosynthetics CQA 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
- Attending construction meetings and preparing meeting minutes
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebooks
- 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)
- 9+ 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).
- Certified to use nuclear density gauges for soil compaction testing
- The ability to perform duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- The ability to serve as the Lead CQA Technician for large geosynthetics installation project
- The ability to train junior staff on proper earthworks and geosynthetics CQA procedures
- Travel, including travel for extended assignments is required
- Daily report writing and construction documentation is required
- The ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners, engineers 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 to accommodate 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 per day outdoors in hot or cold environments safely.
- Valid U.S drivers 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.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED training
- Current MSHA Part 48 training
- Current OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training and certificate.
- Experience with on-site geotechnical lab testing
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: $39.00- $54.00/hr
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 searching for a solid waste (e.g., landfills, mines, other waste containment facilities) Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Engineering Technician to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in Irvine, California.
The successful candidate will perform CQA monitoring, sampling, testing, and documentation services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, and municipal and/or mining facilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may include supporting environmental or geotechnical site investigations and other field-related activities.
Your Impact
- Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials
- Use of a nuclear gauge, sand cone, and drive cylinder for soil moisture-density testing
- Geosynthetics CQA 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
- Attending construction meetings and preparing meeting minutes
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebooks
- 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)
- 9+ 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).
- Certified to use nuclear density gauges for soil compaction testing
- The ability to perform duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- The ability to serve as the Lead CQA Technician for large geosynthetics installation project
- The ability to train junior staff on proper earthworks and geosynthetics CQA procedures
- Travel, including travel for extended assignments is required
- Daily report writing and construction documentation is required
- The ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners, engineers 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 to accommodate 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 per day outdoors in hot or cold environments safely.
- Valid U.S drivers 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.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED training
- Current MSHA Part 48 training
- Current OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training and certificate.
- Experience with on-site geotechnical lab testing
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: $39.00- $54.00/hr
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Field Service Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires Field Service Specialist positions to require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and confirm the education requirement aligns with your petition before your employer files.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM-adjacent field service roles at defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and aerospace firms require E-Verify enrollment. Employers already enrolled face fewer compliance hurdles when sponsoring your H-1B, which reduces petition delays.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific job code and work location before you accept an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor strengthens your negotiation.
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Filter Field Service Specialist listings on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts time spent on companies that have never sponsored, so you're only applying where actual sponsorship has occurred.
Document travel and multi-site work clearly
Field service roles often involve work at multiple client sites, which requires your employer to file additional LCA postings for each location. Clarify your territory with your hiring manager before the I-129 is filed to avoid amendment costs later.
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Does a Field Service Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS approves H-1B petitions for Field Service Specialist roles when the job requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as electrical engineering, electronics technology, or biomedical engineering. Roles described as requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence. The job description your employer submits with the LCA and I-129 needs to connect the degree requirement directly to the duties.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Field Service Specialists?
Medical device companies, industrial automation firms, semiconductor equipment manufacturers, and telecommunications infrastructure providers are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers rely on technically credentialed specialists to install, calibrate, and service complex equipment. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have sponsored the role in your target industry.
How does multi-site field work affect my H-1B petition?
If your role requires regular work at client locations outside your employer's primary address, your employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application posting for each worksite where you'll spend more than 60 continuous workdays. Failing to do this is a DOL compliance violation. Before your I-129 is filed, confirm with your employer which sites are in scope and whether the LCA covers all of them to avoid enforcement issues.
Can I switch Field Service Specialist employers on H-1B?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, provided your previous petition was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a fresh I-129 and a new LCA before your first day. Because field service roles vary significantly in how employers define specialty occupation, make sure the new job description still meets the degree-requirement standard USCIS expects.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm placed at a long-term client site?
If your employer places you at a single client site for an extended period, USCIS may scrutinize whether your employer or the client is the true employer of record. This is most common in IT staffing arrangements but can arise in field service contracts too. Your employer should retain control over your day-to-day work, set your pay, and have the right to terminate your assignment. Petitions where the client controls the work are more likely to face denial or a Request for Evidence.
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