Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer

1 month ago

Savannah, United States WSP Full time

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in either an Atlanta, Augusta, or Savannah, GA office.

Provides geotechnical engineering support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for design, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, analysis, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, power plants, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

With minimal 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. 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, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, infrastructure, and transportation projects.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.Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various 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.Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and laboratory testing.Complete training on assigned tasks.Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities, and development projects. 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 additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.1 to 3 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.A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. 

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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.

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