Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer in Atlanta. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, utilizing your skills in geotechnical engineering and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of experience, contributing to innovative solutions in various sectors.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of geotechnical practices and permitting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions for ground engineering problems.
• Assist with designing foundations and retaining structures.
• Create detailed technical reports summarizing findings.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering principles

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

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Opportunity

WSP has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering Team in Atlanta, Georgia. As a global leader in engineering, earth sciences, and environmental consulting, we form multidisciplinary professional teams to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities, and champion sustainable development. Joining our team provides access to a wide range of resources and opportunities to collaborate on technically challenging projects both locally and globally and across both the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions to ground engineering problems through tasks such as subsurface explorations, ground condition interpretation, laboratory test specification and interpretation, and engineering analyses for slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and seepage.
• Assist with designing foundations, earthen structures, geosynthetic systems, and retaining structures by preparing design documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Create detailed technical reports summarizing findings and conclusions, ensuring complete, accurate, and succinct documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and specialized software.
• Assist with data collection and management from physical sites, soil/rock samples, surveys, maps, and other geotechnical data for project development and construction.
• Maintain quality control for the accuracy of environmental data measurements and analysis.
• Support technical staff and project managers through insights and analyses related to design, construction, mitigation, and remediation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist with fieldwork coordination and permitting.
• Adhere to ethical standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, practices, and application to permitting and project issues.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, construction management, rehabilitation, and new design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and travel for field assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• Participation in local professional organizations.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Professional Services

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