Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Sr. Field Engineer to work out of Guam. The successful candidate will have proven experience providing fielding engineering, inspection, construction and technical coordination on US government building and horizontal related construction projects.

Our ideal candidate will have experience being in the field during construction supporting the owner through both design-bid-build and design-build projects. This role will directly interface with the construction contractor, client, and home office engineering team to address field related questions, support construction sequencing, monitoring progress, provide inspection support, and proactively support the execution of construction. By identifying constructability and engineering related issues, resolving problems in real time, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the project field engineer will help reduce change orders, control costs, and facilitate efficiency in construction progress.

Your Impact

• Provide direct engineering interface to NAVFAC DM and POWER PM, in support of the CM.
• Attend daily tailgate and safety briefings.
• Participate in Plan of the Day and Plan of the Week meetings.
• Attend progress/status meetings.
• Investigate field issues and support the identification of alternate solutions.
• Review contractor submittals for specification and drawing conformance.
• Review commissioning plan.
• Answer contractor RFIs during design and construction.
• Preparing design documents or work packages to resolve field problems as tasked/contracted.
• Provide onsite support with direct reach back for field problem mitigation and rapid resolution of unforeseen condition challenges.
• Provide engineering status reports as needed to facilitate resolution of engineering issues and support execution.
• Perform redline drawing reviews.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Structural) from an accredited university or college, or relevant.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience and demonstrated success with field engineering, construction management, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing field engineering or construction management for the Department of War.
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Ability to gain access to US military bases is required.
• Ability to self-motivate with an entrepreneurial spirit. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, MS Project. Familiar with Blue-Beam, AutoCAD, and project management software such as Procore a plus, but not required (candidate must be willing to learn software as applicable).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of environmental, safety and health regulatory compliance.
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with technical disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple projects concurrently.

• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, floor plans, shop drawings, specifications, and schedules as they relate to architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC equipment, & building structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with NAVFAC Pacific and NAVFAC Marianas.
• Prior experience working on Guam for 6+ month durations.
• Professional Engineering registration strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to stoop, sit, stand, or be on their feet for extended periods of time and be able to handle standard conditions experienced in Guam in the field.
• Must have the ability to work in varying environments (office, and field settings).
• Must pass drug test, background check, and company Motor Vehicle Record check.

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.