Experienced Professional, Geotechnical Engineering

About the role

This Opportunity WSP USA, Inc is seeking an Experienced Professional, Geotechnical Engineer for work involving engineering design, subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, and construction support in our Portland, ME office.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering
• 3 to 5 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• EIT/PE registration
• 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.
• Experience in performing geotechnical analyses using software and development of clear calculations.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Very detail oriented.
• Proactive problem solver.

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): $78,600 - $92,000

Schedule

Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $78,600 - $92,000