Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Atlanta, GA, Augusta, GA, or Savannah, GA. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will provide technical support to our design and construction teams, ensuring that our projects meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide geotechnical engineering support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for design and construction of infrastructure projects and systems.
• 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.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and statistical analysis of rock and soil data.
• Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions.
• Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation systems, structures, and the incorporation of future-ready solutions with geotechnical engineering design standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0-1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Highly familiar with construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., GINT, LPILE, Settle 3D, GeoSlope, Group, etc.).
• Prior geotechnical experience.

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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile 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?