Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

WSP • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer for its Louisville, Kentucky office. The role provides local geotechnical engineering assistance for the design, development, and construction of public- and private-sector infrastructure projects and systems. Work may involve research, design, analysis, concept development, and construction for roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. The engineer prepares accurate and concise project documentation and helps ensure work meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Under general supervision, the engineer assists with site and sample data collection and analysis, quality control, subsurface investigations, and basic geotechnical engineering tasks. The position provides entry-level technical support on site conditions, soil and rock mechanics, foundations, settlement, erosion, earth pressures, geological hazards, groundwater, and slope stability. It also involves documenting work through electronic systems, drawings, and field notebooks or logs, following safety procedures, and completing assigned training. Schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek to meet project requirements, and occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills and an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with design/build processes and concepts.
• Familiarity with relevant remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software, such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, or HEC-HMS.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally, depending on project-specific requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical worksites, samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Maintain quality-control standards and procedures to support accurate and precise measurements.
• Assist with geotechnical work concerning site conditions, subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement, erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability.
• Perform routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies that support safety and functionality.
• Help verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on environmental, design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics.
• Investigate subsurface and geological conditions to support the design and construction of foundations, earth structures, and pavement subgrades.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field or worksite notebooks and logs.
• Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including those related to location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits.
• Retirement savings benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee's career.
• Flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

What This Job Offers

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