Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Assist in geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers
• Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners
• 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
• Assist in preparation or drafting geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports
• Perform field observation and special Inspection of geotechnical construction
• Perform field observation and special inspection of subsurface investigations in soils and rock
• Assist task leaders in preparation of reports and Contract Documents

Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in work environment
• Proven knowledge of geotechnical engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines (Structures, Civil, and/or Environmental)
• Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering, or a closely-related field.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Prior design and/or construction experience of highway, bridge, building, and underground projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GeoSlope, Plaxis, Settle, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W, RockSciences Software, etc), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance