Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer to support geotechnical design and construction projects from our Tucson, Tempe, and Phoenix offices.

You will assist with data collection, subsurface investigations, and analysis under supervision while developing professional skills in a dynamic environment. The role involves basic reporting, safety compliance, and collaboration with project teams on infrastructure projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Engineer in Training Certification is preferred.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience is expected.
• Familiarity with geotechnical design software and codes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing field and lab data for geotechnical projects.
• Maintain quality control standards for measurements and documentation.
• Support subsurface investigations and soil/rock analysis.
• Assist with site condition assessments and basic geotechnical engineering tasks.
• Prepare clear documentation using electronic systems and field notes.
• Follow safety guidelines and project procedures; comply with codes and permits.

Skills

Excellent research

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Self-leadership

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

GeoSlope

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer to work out of ourTucson, AZ, Tempe, AZ, Phoenix, AZ office.

Takes part in providing local geotechnical engineering assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, analysis, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, 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.


• Assist with performing basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to 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.


• Perform routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.


• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic 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.


• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.


• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.


• Complete training on assigned tasks.


• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.


• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience


• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.


• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.


• Familiarity with relevant remediation, permitting, improvement and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.


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


• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.


• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.


• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.


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


• 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 Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.


• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.


• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. #LI-AB2