Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineering

WSP • New York, NY

11h

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.
Your Impact
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
Who You Are

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