Geotechnical Engineer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer for our Portland, Maine office. Be involved in projects with our WSP USA Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in geotechnical engineering/earthworks as well as excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, very detail oriented and will be a proactive problem solver. This position offers the opportunity to work with, learn from, and be mentored by senior engineering staff while executing the following roles/responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and implement geotechnical/environmental field investigations, including directing drilling and excavation contractors.
• Monitor and oversee drilling and earthwork construction activities.
• Prepare construction field reports and internal correspondence.
• Travel to monitor construction, meet clients, and/or visit sites in support of design and construction for both short-term and long-term field assignments.
• Develop laboratory testing programs and interpret test data for use in recommendations and/or designs.
• Work in a multi-disciplined team, often with others in remote locations, and be able to effectively communicate with others with different technical priorities.
• Review and compile field and laboratory data and conduct engineering analyses for design of geotechnical, civil, and environmental construction projects.
• Prepare geotechnical investigation reports in support of design and construction projects.
• Prepare design drawings and technical specifications, bidding documents, and construction summary documents.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of civil design and construction experience with a focus on geotechnical investigation, design and earthworks construction.
• Experience conducting geotechnical analysis for soil bearing capacity, foundation settlement, slope stability
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• Interest/aptitude in construction and design-build.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Geo-environmental experience related to contamination assessment and remedial construction.
• Geotechnical drilling oversight experience.
• Construction inspection/oversight experience.
• Geotechnical instrumentation monitoring experience.
• Experience in preparing and implementing contract construction documents.
• Geotechnical laboratory testing experience/knowledge.
• Experience in performing geotechnical analyses using software and development of clear calculations.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.

Physical Demands:

• Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Will lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which require the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.

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