Associate Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to work out of our Southern California region (Irvine, San Diego and Los Angeles).

Responsibilities

• Collecting or compiling data, either in the field or from published and unpublished materials.
• Entering and extracting data into and from standard computer programs.
• Researching more complex regulatory or technical requirements.
• Plan and support subsurface explorations (e.g., borings, test pits, CPTs).
• Coordinate with drillers, surveyors, and utility locators as needed.
• Identify ways to improve our field data collection or reporting templates to make our team more efficient and competitive.
• Log soil and rock in the field; document groundwater, sampling, and drilling conditions; and maintain organized field notes and photo records.
• Coordinate laboratory testing programs (index, strength, consolidation, corrosion, etc.) and review results for completeness and reasonableness.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses (e.g., bearing capacity, settlement, lateral earth pressures, slope stability screening, and seismic site considerations) using accepted methods and software tools.
• Peer-review the work of junior staff and technicians to ensure our deliverables are error-free and professionally presented.
• Develop preliminary and final geotechnical recommendations for foundations, slabs, earthwork, excavations, temporary support, and earth retention systems, as applicable to the project.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, memoranda, figures, and tables that clearly communicate findings, assumptions, and recommendations.
• Support construction-phase services such as grading/excavation observations, footing subgrade evaluations, pile installation monitoring support, and documentation of nonconformance and corrective actions.
• Apply QA/QC practices to calculations and deliverables; follow internal standards, checklists, and peer review processes.
• Communicate with project managers, design team members, contractors, and clients to address technical questions and field issues in a timely manner.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental requirements; help identify hazards and implement appropriate controls during field activities.
• Track assigned tasks, budgets, and schedules; provide status updates and proactively raise risks or scope changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Experience with desktop and industry-specific software (e.g., MSOffice, AutoCAD, and MSProject) required.
• Hands-on knowledge on the use of field equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective internal and external working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly with on-site contractors, supervisor or project manager regarding work assignments required.
• 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 independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Frequent local travel and occasional out-of-town travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $81,000 - $101,500

Schedule

Not specified

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Contact Information

www.wsp.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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