Jobs
>
Dallas

    Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineering - Dallas, United States - WSP

    WSP
    WSP Dallas, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description
    This Opportunity

    Provides geotechnical engineering support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for remediation, permitting, improvement, 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, 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.

    Our Environmental Team in Austin, Dallas or Houston, Texas is seeking a 1-3 year candidate as an Associate Geotechnical Engineer.

    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.

    #LI-JF2
    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.

    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.

    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.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr
  • Universal Engineering Sciences

    Geotechnical Engineer/

    1 week ago

    Universal Engineering Sciences Dallas, United States

    Overview: · UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3, ...

  • Frontline Source Group

    Geotechnical Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Frontline Source Group Dallas, United States

    Job Description · Geotechnical Engineer · Our established Dallas, TX, Geotechnical Engineering client is looking to hire a full-time Geotechnical Engineer to join their team on a direct hire basis. · Company Profile: · One of the fastest growing Geotechnical Engineering firms i ...

  • Braun Intertec Corporation

    Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Braun Intertec Corporation Dallas, United States

    Braun Intertec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Dallas, Texas office. This position manages moderate to highly complex geotechnical and construction materials testing projects by providing technical expertise required to exceed client expectations. · Responsi ...

  • Burns & McDonnell

    Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Burns & McDonnell Dallas, United States

    · The Assistant Geotechnical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthca ...

  • Braun Intertec

    Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    1 week ago

    Braun Intertec Dallas, United States

    Braun Intertec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Dallas, Texas office. This position manages moderate to highly complex geotechnical and construction materials testing projects by providing technical expertise required to exceed client expectations. · Respons ...

  • Braun Intertec

    Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    1 week ago

    Braun Intertec Dallas, United States

    Braun Intertec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Dallas, Texas office. This position manages moderate to highly complex geotechnical and construction materials testing projects by providing technical expertise required to exceed client expectations. · Please ...

  • Intertek

    Geotechnical Chief Engineer

    5 days ago

    Intertek Dallas, United States

    Job Description · Chief Engineer - Geotechnical · Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for a · Chief Engineer · to join our Building & Constructionteam in · Dallas, Texas . This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the archite ...

  • Intertek

    Geotechnical Chief Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Intertek Dallas, United States

    Job Description · Chief Engineer - Geotechnical · Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for a Chief Engineer to join our Building & Constructionteam in Dallas, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, eng ...

  • Burns & McDonnell

    Staff Geotechnical Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Burns & McDonnell Dallas, United States

    Description The Staff Geotechnical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufactur ...

  • Burns & McDonnell

    Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Burns & McDonnell Dallas, United States

    · The Assistant Geotechnical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthca ...

  • Burns & McDonnell

    Staff Geotechnical Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Burns & McDonnell Dallas, United States

    **Description** The Staff Geotechnical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufa ...

  • Burns & McDonnell

    Staff Geotechnical Engineer

    1 week ago

    Burns & McDonnell Dallas, United States

    **Description** · The Staff Geotechnical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, man ...

  • Braun Intertec

    Geotechnical Project Engineer

    1 week ago

    Braun Intertec Dallas, United States

    Braun Intertec is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Dallas, TX office. This position manages moderate to highly complex geotechnical projects by providing technical expertise required to exceed client expectations. · Responsibilities: · Develop and maintain int ...

  • Intertek

    Geotechnical Area Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Intertek Dallas, United States

    Dallas/OKC Area Engineer - Geotechnical · Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for an Area Engineer to support Dallas/OKC Geotechnical Services to join our Building & Construction team in our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or Dallas, Texas office. This is a ...

  • Braun Intertec

    Geotechnical Project Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Braun Intertec Dallas, United States

    Braun Intertec is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Dallas, TX office. This position manages moderate to highly complex geotechnical projects by providing technical expertise required to exceed client expectations. · Responsibilities: · Develop and maintain in ...

  • Thornton Tomasetti

    Geotechnical Engineering Associate

    1 week ago

    Thornton Tomasetti Dallas, United States

    Thornton Tomasetti · applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, ...

  • Intertek

    Geotechnical Area Engineer

    6 days ago

    Intertek Dallas, United States

    Dallas/OKC Area Engineer - Geotechnical · Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for an Area Engineer to support Dallas/OKC Geotechnical Services to join our Building & Construction team in our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or Dallas, Texas office. This is a ...

  • WSP

    Consultant, Geotechnical Engineering

    3 weeks ago

    WSP Dallas, United States

    This Opportunity · Provides geotechnical engineering assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assi ...

  • Intertek

    Geotechnical Area Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Intertek Dallas, United States

    Job Description · Dallas/OKC Area Engineer - Geotechnical · Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for an Area Engineer to support Dallas/OKC Geotechnical Services to join our Building & Construction team in our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or Dallas, Texas ...

  • Thornton Tomasetti

    Geotechnical Engineering Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Thornton Tomasetti Dallas, United States

    Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, la ...