WSP

Soils Inspector Specialist

WSP$74K — $106K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree in related discipline preferred.
  • 7+ years of post-education experience in construction inspection required.
  • Relevant ICC licenses preferred (concrete, structural steel welding, masonry, fireproofing, soils).
  • Experience inspecting concrete, structural steel, masonry, fireproofing, reinforcing steel, and soils.
  • Valid state driver's license required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect construction activities for adherence to project plans and standards.
  • Collect and analyze data from various metrics for field inspection activities.
  • Use survey instruments and test equipment to perform inspections of site conditions.
  • Provide technical assistance regarding compliance of structures and systems with design specifications.
  • Calculate payments due to contractors and verify work completed.
  • Document inspection findings accurately using electronic systems and reports.
  • Collaborate with project teams to address construction or engineering issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Disability and life insurance plans offered.
  • Retirement savings options available.
  • Paid sick leave and vacation time provided.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Paid time off for bereavement and civic duties.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Soils Inspector Specialist to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. This position is imminent and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately
Your Impact

Inspect and document project related construction activities for conformance to project plans
• The qualified candidate(s) will work at various client construction project sites in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas inspecting and assessing construction activities
• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for field inspection activities.
• Under minimal supervision, use survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform basic inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.
• Provide routine technical assistance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.
• Assist with verifying load calculations, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction, engineering, or survey problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and assist with answering questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Assist with calculating payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Assist with ensuring adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects, ensuring that material tests are performed, and materials meet required standards.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications related to inspection findings using electronic systems, written/oral feedback, photographs, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection work under contract.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current field inspection practices.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, scientists, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on assigned inspection phases, checks, and tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are

Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 7+ of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience
• ICC licenses in concrete, structural steel welding, masonry, fireproofing and soils preferred.
• Experience in inspection of concrete, structural steel, masonry, fireproofing, reinforcing steel, and soils.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Self-motivated with a proven record of accountability.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to read plans, specs and technical specifications.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform on your feet throughout the day including a lot of walking and potentially climbing ladders.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
  • Hold a or have the ability to obtain a Los Angeles Deputy Grading Inspector License.
  • Essential professional licensure/certification.
  • ICC in concrete, structural steel welding, masonry, fireproofing and soils preferred.
    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 (all locations): $35.73 - $51.09
    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 is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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Founded
1959

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