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WSP USA Consultant, Geotechnical Engineering in Atlanta, Georgia
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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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.