Description
WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Geological Engineer for its Saint Louis, MO office. This role involves working on projects with the Mine Engineering Earth & Environment Team.
Your Impact As an Early Career Geological Engineer, you will assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from physical work sites, soil/water/sludge/rock/liner samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
- Assisting with basic professional geotechnical and/or civil engineering work relating to proposed and existing site conditions.
- Performing routine geotechnical engineering functions and providing entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements.
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
- Complying with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
- Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design and construction.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
- Membership or active participation in local professional practice organisations.