Construction Quality Assurance (CQA), Landfill & CCR Technician

This OpportunityWSP 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 ImpactField monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materialsUse of a nuclear gauge and drive cylinder for soil density testingGeosynthetics monitoring and testingGeneral construction observation and documentationInterpreting construction documents (construction drawings, technical specifications, and CQA Plans) to confirm projects are completed in accordance with approved plansInteraction with contractors and owners in a positive and constructive manner to resolve construction issuesGenerating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebookAssisting with other field activities as needed including but not limited to conducting field characterization (drilling), stormwater sampling, and groundwater samplingParticipating and contributing to daily safety meetingsLegal and safe vehicle operations on behalf of the companyMaintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentationPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needsWho You AreRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)5+ years of related experienceGeosynthetics 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 certificationMDOT 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 accuracyTravel, including travel for extended assignments is requiredDaily report writing and construction documentation is requiredThe ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners and Project Managers is essentialAbility to meet tight deadlines and work under pressureAbility 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 graphsAnalytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisionsProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policiesAbility to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweekAbility to work both independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, and strong work ethicAbility to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controlsAbility to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and walk up/down slopesBasic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and toolsProficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environmentMust 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 degreeAn 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/CPROSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training and certificate.Experience with on-site geotechnical and geosynthetic testing#LI-LD1