Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer to support our Charlotte, NC location. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and laboratory testing
• Plan, conduct, and implement geotechnical field investigations, including directing drilling and excavation contractors.
• Monitor and oversee drilling and earthwork construction activities.
• Prepare geotechnical data reports and construction field reports
• Prepare geotechnical calculations and conduct modeling, including slope stability, seepage and consolidation analyses
• Travel to monitor drilling or construction, meet clients, and/or visit sites in support of design and construction for both short-term and long-term field assignments. 
• Serve as a field engineer / site lead for construction quality assurance or Special Inspections projects
• Ability to work with a team or with minimal supervision, and with contractors and cross-discipline in-house designers
• Be willing and able to work on projects involving dams and other retaining structures, landfills and lined structures, rock and soil mechanics, and other geotechnical applications
• Assist with writing reports, cost estimating and permit documents
• Assist with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering
• 0-1 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with excellent analytical abilities, leadership ability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and within groups
• Competence in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is necessary
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software 
• FE/EIT (or ability to obtain EIT within 1 year) required
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification
• Some prior experience in the civil, geotechnical, or mining engineering fields are a plus
• Internship or co-operative experience in geotechnical, construction materials testing, or laboratory testing.