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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Experienced Geotechnical Engineer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

WSP is currently seeking an Experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their Atlanta, Augusta, or Savannah offices. The role involves providing geotechnical engineering assistance for various infrastructure projects, ensuring quality standards are met and conducting site investigations and analyses.

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Responsibilities

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, assisting with laying out installations, foundations, slopes, retaining structures, embankments, and other systems that are made or supported by soil or rock, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos

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

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringDeep Foundations DesignSlope Stability EvaluationSeismic EngineeringInfrastructure PlanningDesign SoftwareTechnical WritingSelf-LeadershipCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingInterpersonal Skills

Required

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 of the disciplines of rock and soil mechanics to investigate subsurface and geologic conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades

Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements

Knowledge of relevant remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

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

Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

Essential Professional Licensure/Certification

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

Benefits

Medical

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Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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