Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer
Company: WSP
Location: Merrimack
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer
Req ID 12598
Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer
Who We Are
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!
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger
with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure
business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental,
social, and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability
(CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000
multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to
protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations
for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development
to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled
network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on
exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment 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 an Associate Consultant,
Geotechnical Engineer for our Merrimack, NH office. The work
entails a combination of field and office-related activities, with
a need to carefully follow instructions, document activities, work
as part of a team and requires problem solving and proactive
communication.
Your Impact
With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and
analyzing data from the physical work site, soil/water/sludge/rock
samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information,
maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project
development, design, and construction.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and
precise measurements and statistical analysis of rock and soil
environmental data.
Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating
to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing
site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil
foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral
earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope
stability for commercial, industrial, building, environmental,
infrastructure, and transportation projects.
Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices,
modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies
to account for the safety and functionality of end-users,
transportation systems, structures, and the incorporation of
future-ready solutions with geotechnical engineering design
standards.
Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing
technical assistance on various environmental, design, and
construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, and
investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and
build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades.
Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and
conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise
documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems,
spreadsheets, and software.
Assist technical staff and project managers with risk
identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with
design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement
activities, and remediation projects.
Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site
work and permitting.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects
with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and
locally funded improvement, and development projects.
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.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business
needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related
discipline.
1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, practices,
process, design/build, and the application to permitting and
project work-related issues.
Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction
management, including rehabilitation and new design.
Highly familiar with remediation, permitting, improvement, and
construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and
record-keeping requirements.
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in
evaluating situations and making decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with
others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an
engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy,
multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic
work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as
part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation,
software, technology, math principles, predictive models,
spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e.,
MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope,
ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to
abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment
policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific
requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific
requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Engineer in Training Certification.
Prior design experience.
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional
practice organizations.
Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: 50%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: MERRIMACK - AL PAUL LANE
All locations: US-NH-Merrimack
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.
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.
Keywords: WSP, New England , Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering , Merrimack, Northeast
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