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At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP has a career opportunity for an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer in the Salt Lake City (South Jordan) office. The successful candidate will provide support to WSP project managers responsible for delivering geotechnical engineering projects to our clients. We offer the opportunity to work with and learn from senior engineering staff on transportation and mining projects
Interested in a career in Geotechnical Engineering and like to work outside? Are you open to learning and open to traveling? Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity where you can put your skills and talents to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply. WSP is dedicated to developing the careers of our staff, providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow. We are friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.
Your Impact• Will work under the guidance and mentorship of Senior Engineers.
• Coordinate and manage geotechnical investigations (i.e. driller acquisition, traffic control, permitting, utility locates, etc.)
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, such as bearing capacity and settlement of spread footing, drilled shaft, and pile foundations, slope stability, and liquefaction, under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• Assist with preparation of geotechnical design reports and plans under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• Complete construction observations to confirm design assumption.
• Perform field and laboratory tests related to materials testing and geotechnical engineering. Such test may include field density testing with a nuclear density gage, compaction (proctor), consolidation, and direct shear.
• Travel to project sites in Utah and the western US. The job will be approximately 75% field work and 25% office work; and approximately 25% of the field work may require travel.
Required Qualifications
• BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related engineering degree required. MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• 0 - 1 years + relevant engineering experience.
• EIT is the minimum requirement with a goal of achieving professional registration as soon as eligible.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as Bentley Open Ground, GeoStudio, Rocscience, Pensoft, CeLiq, etc.
• Ability to function in a team environment with multiple disciplines and accepting of diversity and inclusion related to ethnicity, gender, and personality type.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; written and verbal communication skills and will be a proactive problem solver.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Utah and the western US. Approximately 25% overnight travel.
• Physical requirements may require lifting up to 40 pounds and traversing over rugged terrain.
• Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
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. www.wsp.com
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.
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