WSP

Geotechnical Engineer

WSP • $70K — $95K *
Boston, MA 02110In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
  • Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related fields
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in technical writing and industry-specific software tools
  • Flexibility in scheduling to meet business needs
  • Ability and willingness to travel for fieldwork

Responsibilities

  • Perform and coordinate field observations and inspections of subsurface investigations
  • Conduct geotechnical engineering design and analyses for various structures
  • Draft geotechnical memoranda, data, and design reports
  • Coordinate field observations during geotechnical construction
  • Assist in preparing reports and contract documents
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and project partners
  • Support the development of geotechnical work in New England and other regions

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules to accommodate varied business needs
  • Work in a collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in a range of diverse projects across New England
  • Contribution to high-impact infrastructure projects affecting the community
Full Job Description
Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer for our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team!

This position can sit out of the following WSP offices:
  • Portland, ME
  • Boston, MA
  • North Providence, RI
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • Worcester, MA
  • Shelton, CT
  • Merrimack, NH
  • Other WSP offices throughout New England can be considered.

Job Duties
  • Perform/coordinate field observation and special inspection of subsurface investigations in soils and rock
  • Perform geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers
  • Prepare/draft geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports
  • Perform/coordinate field observation and special Inspection of geotechnical construction
  • Assist task leaders in preparation of reports and Contract Documents
  • Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners
  • Assist to develop and coordinate geotechnical work in New England and other areas
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering, or a closely-related field
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
  • Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines (Structures, Civil, and/or Environmental)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work
  • Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening
  • 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
  • Upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Prior design and/or construction experience of highway, bridge, building, and underground projects.
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
  • A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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