Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• 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 routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, soil/water/sludge/rock samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various environmental, design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, and investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.

Requirements

• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• The position requires overnight travel and fieldwork as dictated by project demands.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• This position will involve a mix of office and field work.  The position requires overnight travel and fieldwork as dictated by project demands.
• Willingness to work on projects across business sectors, performing a variety of tasks, sometimes on short notice.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline
• Familiarity with permafrost engineering protocols.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or other engineering design software’s).
• Enthusiasm for engagement with field teams.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance