Geotechnical Engineer (Entry Level) – Field & Office

WSP Global Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer for our Wexford, PA office. This entry-level role involves field observations and office analyses for geotechnical projects across sectors, with opportunities for professional growth within Earth & Environment.

You will perform site mapping, borehole logging, data evaluation, and report preparation, while learning to design and support construction documents. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• 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.
• 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 and ability to be comfortable in remote settings with a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams on geotechnical and geological engineering projects that involve, field observations, data evaluation, and office work
• Conduct field assignments, such as site mapping, drilling supervision, borehole logging, test pit logging, site reconnaissance, and construction quality assurance (CQA) monitoring
• Perform engineering analyses, designs, and recommendations
• Contribute to geotechnical data and recommendation reports, with senior technical advice and review. This includes compiling and assisting with evaluation of field investigation data; performing calculations; modeling and tabulating the results; preparing geologic and geotechnical borehole logs, subsurface cross-sections, and groundwater interpretations; and writing reports, permit documents, and cost estimates.
• Prepare construction documents including engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• 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. Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur out-of-town in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Independent work

Technical writing

Design/build familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer for our Wexford, PA office. This entry-level role involves field observations and office analyses for geotechnical projects across sectors, with opportunities for professional growth within Earth & Environment.

You will perform site mapping, borehole logging, data evaluation, and report preparation, while learning to design and support construction documents. Travel to project sites may be required.