Geotechnical Engineer - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer for our Houston, TX office.  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. 

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
 

Your Impact

• Planning, estimating, and conducting subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs in soil and rock
• Capable of using commercially available geotechnical software
• Perform Pavement Design and Pavement Management
• Manage projects or geotechnical tasks, manage subconsultants
• Communicate with with clients, respond to clients' requests, and attend design and progress meetings
• Development and management of subsurface investigation and laboratory testing program
• Execute geotechnical standard practice, develop geotechnical design and analysis strategy for transportation/transit projects, foundation design, retaining wall design, tunnel initial support design, support of excavation design, seismic design, instrumentation monitoring design, etc.
• Development of plans and specifications related to geotechnical, underground and foundation engineering
• Providing geotechnical support during construction
• Perform and/or observe field and logging to soil/rock borings as required 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical design and construction
• Texas PE registration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience in Texas area geotechnical practice and geology
• Proven experience with TxDOT and Design Build projects
• Proven experience in geotechnical project planning, design and preparation of reports, drawings and specifications
• Experience in GeoStudio & Ensoft Applications; SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Slides, SNAIL, MSEW, PLAXIS, DeepEX, gINT, and Wincore. 
  CAD:  AutoCAD, MicroStation
• 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP"s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies                                                                                                                       

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