Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team. This position can be located in Boston, MA, North Providence, RI, Glastonbury, CT, Worcester, MA, Shelton, CT, or any other WSP office throughout New England.

As a new engineer, you will be involved in projects with our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team and help the organization meet client objectives and solve challenges.

• Perform field observation and special inspection of subsurface investigations in soils and rock.
• Assist in geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers.
• Assist in preparation or drafting of geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports.
• Perform field observation and special inspection of geotechnical construction.
• Assist task leaders in preparation of reports and contract documents.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering, or a closely-related field.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proven knowledge of geotechnical engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines (Structures, Civil, and/or Environmental).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline‑specific design software (e.g., Micro Station, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Geo Slope, Plaxis, Settle, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W, Rock Sciences Software, etc.), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Flexibility to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and ability to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in work environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• 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.
• Uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Engineer in Training certification.
• Prior design and/or construction experience of highway, bridge, building, and underground projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• Member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary Range: $56,300 - $92,900 (based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and specific geographic location). WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and compensation under circumstances not related to protected status.

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 USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity

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WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and may be hired without reservation. No fee or compensation will be owed to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Seniority level:
Internship

Employment type:

Contract
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Professional Services