Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer

WSP in the U.S.

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible workplace model

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an entry-level Geotechnical Engineer to join their Virginia Beach team. This role involves planning subsurface investigations, interacting with clients, and performing geotechnical analyses for various projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and some Geotechnical experience. This is a full-time position offering a flexible workplace and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

1 to 3 years of Geotechnical experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus.
Engineer-In-Training Certification required.

Responsibilities

Planning and conducting subsurface investigations and laboratory testing.
Interacting with clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors.
Performing geotechnical analyses and design for various projects.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Effective self-leadership

Attention to detail

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-In-Training Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer role at WSP in the U.S.

Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Job Description
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer I for our Virginia Beach, VA office!

This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Planning, estimating, and conducting subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs in soil and rock
Interacting with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, drillers, and clients in a confident and professional manner
Performing geotechnical analyses and design of tunnels, shallow and deep foundations, embankments/cuts, pavements, and earth retaining systems for transit, transportation, buildings, and water projects
Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports
Preparing design drawings and specifications
Providing geotechnical support during construction
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

1 to 3 years of Geotechnical experience
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus
Engineer-In-Training Certification
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
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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