Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineering

WSP • New York, NY

6h

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer to support our New York City district. Be involved in projects with our Transportation & Infrastructure Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering
• 1 - 3 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 - AutoCAD, GINT, Slide, etc.
• FE/EIT (or ability to obtain EIT within 1 year) required

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification
• Some prior experience in the civil, geological, or mining engineering fields are a plus
• Master's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering

Responsibilities

• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and laboratory testing
• Prepare geotechnical data reports
• Prepare geotechnical calculations and conduct modeling, including slope stability, seepage and consolidation analyses
• Prepare geotechnical recommendations reports with senior review
• Serve as a resident engineer / site lead for construction quality assurance
• 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, lined structures, underground facilities, 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level