Experienced Geotechnical Engineer

Experienced Geotechnical Engineer – WSP (U.S.)

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Atlanta, Augusta, or Savannah offices in Georgia. The role involves providing geotechnical engineering assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors.

• Collect, compile, and analyze 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, statistical analysis of rock and soil environmental data, and reporting.
• Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and assist with 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 to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, construction, or operating permits for commercial, industrial, building, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
• Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, 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.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work…
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on whether any various environmental, soil surface/subsurface, stress‑bearing factors, erosion, settlement, and slope will pose a safety risk to the proposed project.
• Research databases regarding historical property land uses.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Assist with development and scoping of small‑to‑medium‑sized projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Conduct geotechnical engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design, issue, and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid‑level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering discipline and prior geotechnical design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including: design of deep foundations, shallow foundations, evaluating slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, dewatering, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
• Sound understanding…