WSP in the U.S. · 18 hours ago
Early Professional, Geotechnical Engineering
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S. seeking a Geotechnical/Pavement Engineer to provide engineering support for infrastructure projects. The role involves assisting with data collection, analysis, and technical reporting for various geotechnical and pavement engineering tasks.
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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, highway pavement type and condition data, 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 soil, pavement, rock data
Perform basic professional geotechnical and pavement engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, pavement condition surveys, pavement testing (FWD, GPR, Pavement Cores, Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing, CBR testing), pavement designs, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, infrastructure, and transportation projects
Assist with the development of technologies, instrumentation and 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 design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, rock slope stability, slope stability and investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement subgrades
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 laboratory testing
Complete training on assigned tasks
Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities, 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
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geological, Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline. A graduate degree is preferred
0 to 3 years of relevant post education experience
Knowledge of geological, geotechnical and pavement engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues
Highly familiar with construction 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
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
In-state and out of state travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Engineer in Training Certification (preferred)
Ability to produce engineering design in AutoCAD with minimal drafting support
Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AASHTO ME, G=gINT, LPILE, Settle 3D, Plaxis, SEEP, GeoSlope, Group, etc.)
Prior geotechnical and pavement engineering geological experience
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations
A valid and clean driving license
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Company
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