This Opportunity

WSP has an opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Design Team in Atlanta, Georgia. We are a global leader in engineering, earth sciences, and environmental consulting. We form multidisciplinary professional teams to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development. As part of the team, you will have access to a wide range of resources and opportunities to collaborate on technically challenging projects locally and around the world.

Your Impact

The successful candidate will provide solutions to complex problems in the energy, mining, water, and transportation markets by performing geotechnical engineering tasks, such as:

• Subsurface explorations and interpretation of ground conditions
• Specifying and interpreting laboratory tests
• Engineering analyses for slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and seepage
• Design of foundations and earthen structures
• Design of geosynthetic systems and retaining structures
• Preparation of calculations, reports, and presentations
• Preparation of design documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates
• Monitoring of construction activities and construction quality
• Preparing and implementing health and safety plans

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering, or an equivalent field of study
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or the ability to complete the exam within six months of start date
• An active focus on health and safety for themselves and others
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to perform engineering calculations and analyses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and on teams
• Ability to direct others in the field such as subcontractors and drillers to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
• Comfortable working in remote settings and ability to travel for field assignments
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Competence in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Willing to work on projects across market sectors and locations and perform a variety of tasks as projects demand
• Proven ability to upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering, or an equivalent field of study

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