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    Early Career Geotechnical Engineer - Juneau, United States - Geoworld USA

    Geoworld USA
    Geoworld USA Juneau, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    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

    WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career

    Geotechnical Engineer for our Anchorage, Alaska office.

    Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

    Take part in providing local geotechnical engineering assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector.

    Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, analysis, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and underground storage.

    Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.

    Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

    The successful candidate will work closely with our Alaska operations that specializes in fundamental geotechnical engineering applications, cold regions related geotechnical engineering aspects, and rock mechanics.

    Our team thrives on developing client solutions for northern challenges.
    Your Impact


    Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, soil/water/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.

    Assist with performing basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to 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.

    Perform routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.

    Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic 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.

    Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.

    Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.

    Complete training on assigned tasks.

    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.
    0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
    Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
    Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
    Familiarity with relevant remediation, permitting, improvement and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

    Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

    Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
    Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
    Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
    Willingness and desire to learn and apply computer based geotechnical and civil engineering software programs based on a fundamental understanding of those concepts

    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 will be required to meet project-specific requirements.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
    A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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    Additional Requirements

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

    Travel Required: 30%


    Job Status:
    New Graduate


    Employee Type:
    Full

    Primary Location:
    ANCHORAGE - WEST BENSON BLVD

    All locations:
    US-AK-Anchorage

    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.

    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.

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