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WSP in the U.S. · 1 week ago

Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking an Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer to support their Orlando, FL location. This role involves providing geotechnical engineering support for infrastructure projects, assisting with data collection and analysis, and ensuring quality control standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing 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 and statistical analysis of rock and soil environmental data

Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to 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 for commercial, industrial, building, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects

Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, 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

Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various environmental, design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, and investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades

Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software

Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects

Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work

Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting

Complete training on assigned tasks

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 EngineeringDesign SoftwareInfrastructure PlanningTechnical WritingAnalytical MindsetSelf-leadershipInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline

1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience

Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues

Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design

Highly familiar with remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions

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

Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives

Basic 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, GeoStudio, OpenGround, gINT, LPILE, GROUP, APILE, SHAFT, FB Multiplier, Settle3, DeepEX, Plaxis, and others

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

Engineer in Training Certification

Prior design experience

A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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