Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Wood • Lakeland, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wood is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our mining services team in Florida. The candidate will provide geotechnical engineering services for our mining, infrastructure, and water resources projects in the United States. Projects include site investigation, dams and levees design & inspection, mining infrastructure and tailings pond design, transportation, utilities and other civil works projects. Knowledge and experience in the phosphate mining industry including clay settling area design and construction, mined land water management and reclamation, and gypsum stack design, operations and closure are also relevant. The role involves technical management of multi-discipline projects, coordinating project tasks, and ensuring the technical quality of deliverables, as well as collaboration and participation in technical discussions with Wood project management staff.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Geotechnical or related Engineering Discipline
• 2 - 10 years experience in geotechnical engineering design, preferably in the water resource & mining industry
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics and local Florida soils and geology
• Currently registered or progressing towards registration as a PE in Florida
• Experience with drilling, field investigations, and laboratory testing
• Good communication, report writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• 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

• Diverse experience in the following areas are highly desired: Earth dams and levees, Mining (tailings management and dam design, hydraulic structures, etc.), Site Closure and Construction QAQC, Stormwater/Process Water Management
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering services and support Project Managers to deliver mining, infrastructure, and water resources project services to Wood’s public and private sector clients.
• Supervise and lead geotechnical field investigation activities.
• Technical management of multi-discipline projects, coordinating project tasks, and ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
• Collaboration and participation in technical discussions with Wood project management staff.

Benefits

• Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges.
• We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.
• 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 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