Associate Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Associate Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer for our Washington, DC office. Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Planning, estimating, and conducting subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs in soil and rock
• Interacting with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, drillers, and clients in a confident and professional manner
• Performing geotechnical analyses and design of tunnels, shallow and deep foundations, embankments/cuts, pavements, and earth retaining systems for transit, transportation, buildings, and water projects
• Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports
• Preparing design drawings and specifications
• Providing geotechnical support during construction

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of Geotechnical experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus
• Engineer-In-Training Certification
• 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
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Virginia PE registration
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulators, other disciplines, managers, and other staff)
• Experience with Geotechnical software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Ensoft, Geoslope, Rocscience, Bently gINT, GRLWEAP, MSEW, DeepEX)
• Experience performing inspection for geotechnical subsurface investigations

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