Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technical Writer/Editor in Texas to support development of CMT specifications and documents for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This full-time position is preferred to be located near the TxDOT offices in Austin, Texas, but remote work from another WSP Texas office or at home will also be considered.

Your Impact

• Develop technical deliverables (documentation) to ensure compliance with project requirements – based on templates agreed and approved by Client. Typically, this requires development of Operating Manuals, Procedures, and Specifications
• Communicate projected technical issues, constraints, and/or any potential shortfalls
• Highlight issues related to document development, production and technical compliance as needed
• Liaise with Client and all associated third parties in relation to project work scopes
• Attend Client technical meetings as and when required
• Provide comprehensive and timely progress reports regarding status of deliverables
• Ensure all work is implemented in accordance with WSP and State (Quality) Management System – use and maintain discipline check-sheets for all development effort
• Maintain own work plan and allocation of priorities while collaborating with rest of the team
• Proactive communication with Operations Team lead and Project Manager all project issues

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Experienced level, typically 5-10 years of experience in the CMT field with specific experience associated with developing engineering specifications/documents associated with CMT projects
• Texas PE
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of technology, applications, terminology, and procedures required of job functio
• Significant knowledge of CMT equipment, process, procedures and TxDOT specifications used for various CMT testing and inspection techniques
• Working familiarity with MS Office applications and ability to manipulate PDF's and convert from excel to PD
• Ability to learn in house document control systems, strong experience with document control processes, procedures and system
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal guidance and supervision
• Personnel must have the required knowledge of SiteManage
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Project
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: DALLAS - SPRING VALLEY RD
• All locations: US-TX-Austin, US-TX-Dallas

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. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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.