Description
WSP is currently seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer for their Tempe, Arizona office.
The successful candidate will provide support to WSP's project managers and technical teams responsible for delivering various projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform geotechnical field investigations and construction oversight
- Assist with setting up geotechnical investigations
- Participate in geophysical investigations
- Install, operate, and retrieve geophysical field equipment
- Collect high-quality geotechnical and geophysical field data
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures
- Perform basic engineering computations
- Support processing, analysis, and interpretation of geophysical datasets
- Assist with developing subsurface velocity models and technical memoranda
- Support interpretation of subsurface conditions
- Integrate geophysical results with drilling and laboratory testing
- Prepare geotechnical design reports and technical memoranda
- Work with cross-functional teams
- Assist with work plan preparation and project planning
- Complete training on assigned tasks and develop knowledge of engineering geophysics principles
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, or a closely related discipline
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience
- Engineer in Training certification, or ability to obtain EIT certification within 1 year of hire
- Interest in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, and geophysics
- Ability to perform field work safely and effectively
- Ability to drive to project sites and transport equipment
- Research skills with an analytical mindset
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training certification
- Prior internship or work experience related to civil engineering, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geophysics, or a related discipline
- Exposure to geotechnical field investigations, drilling observation, construction materials testing, laboratory testing, geotechnical instrumentation, or construction observation
- Exposure to geophysical field methods
- Experience or coursework involving geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, engineering geology, geophysics, GIS, data visualization, or subsurface characterization