Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer! This position can sit out of the following offices:
Boston-MA, North Providence-RI, Glastonbury-CT, Worcester-MA, Shelton-CT, and other WSP offices throughout New England can be considered.

Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Perform field observation and special inspection of subsurface investigations in soils and rock
• Assist in geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers
• Assist in preparation or drafting geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports
• Perform 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

• Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering, or a closely-related field.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Proven 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., Micro Station, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Geo Slope, Plaxis, Settle, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W, Rock Sciences 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

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design and/or construction experience of highway, bridge, building, and underground projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary Range: $56,300-$92,900

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 and 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.

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?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.