Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Wood • Phoenix, AZ

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wood has a career opportunity for an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer working in either our Phoenix or Tucson offices. The successful candidate will provide support to Wood’s project managers responsible for delivering geotechnical engineering projects to our clients. This is a great opportunity to work with an established consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions. We are dedicated to developing the careers of our staff, providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated, and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related engineering degree required.
• 0 - 5 years + relevant engineering experience.
• EIT is required or the ability to obtain the EIT within 1 year of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Self-starter with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize and prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in AZ and the western US.
• Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

• MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field investigations and construction oversight.
• Set up geotechnical investigations (i.e. driller acquisition, traffic control, permitting, utility locates, etc.)
• Perform basic support and design engineering computations, including quantity calculations, foundation design, slope stability, etc. under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• Design or redesign complex layouts and drawings from general written or verbal specifications from the project team.
• Prepare geotechnical design reports under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• Will travel to project sites in Arizona and possibly the western US.

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

What This Job Offers

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