This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer for our Austin,Texas Office.

Your Impact

• Planning, estimating, and conducting subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs in soil and rock
• Performing geotechnical analyses and design of shallow and deep foundations, embankments/cuts, earth retaining systems, and tunnels for transit/transportation/highway projects
• Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports
• Providing geotechnical support during construction
• Capable of using commercially available geotechnical software 
• Perform field observations, logging, and overseeing field activities. 
• Perform Pavement Design and Pavement Management 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of geotechnical experience
• Engineering-in Training (EIT) certificate
• BS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Having Professional Engineer (PE) license. 
• MS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of CAD and GIS systems

Computer/Software Skills:

• Geotechnical: GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, SIGMA/W, &QUAKE), LPILE, GROUP, SNAIL, MSEW, PLAXIS, DeepEX, Slides, gINT.
• CAD: AutoCAD, MicroStation

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