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    Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineering - Atlanta, United States - WSP Global Inc.

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    Description
    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 seeking an

    Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer

    to join our team in either an

    Atlanta, Augusta, or Savannah, GA

    office.


    Provides geotechnical engineering support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for design, 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, power plants, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment.

    Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications.


    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.

    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 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, 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 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 laboratory testing.

    Complete training on assigned tasks.

    Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities, 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 project work-related issues.

    Highly familiar with construction 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.


    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.

    Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., GINT, LPILE, Settle 3D, GeoSlope, Group, etc.).

    Prior geotechnical experience.

    A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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