Geotechnical Engineer - WSP USA

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical and 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!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer for our New York, NY office.

Your Impact

• Field inspection and supervision of subsurface investigations in soils and rock
• Perform geotechnical engineering design and analyses for tunnels, underground structures, bridges, and retaining walls under the supervision of a senior engineer
• Support preparation of geotechnical memoranda, data, and design reports
• Field Inspection of construction
• Assist task leaders in the preparation of reports and Contract Documents

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Good understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines (Structures, Civil, Environmental, and Planning)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulators, other disciplines, managers, and other staff)
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform fieldwork
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Compensation and Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing 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: $70,000 - $106,400

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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