STEM OPT Geotechnical Engineer Jobs

INTRODUCTION

WSP USA, Inc is seeking an early career Geotechnical Engineer for work involving engineering design, subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, and construction support in our Portland, ME office. This individual will interface with both internal and external clients; be dynamic, creative, quality driven, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and be a proactive problem solver. The WSP Portland, Maine Office offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US from the relaxed environment of a small, vibrant city.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in geotechnical engineering/earthworks as well as excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, very detail oriented and will be a proactive problem solver. This position offers the opportunity to work with, learn from, and be mentored by senior engineering staff while executing the following roles/responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and implement geotechnical/environmental field investigations, including directing drilling and excavation contractors.
• Monitor and oversee drilling and earthwork construction activities.
• Prepare construction field reports and internal correspondence.
• Travel to monitor construction, meet clients, and/or visit sites in support of design and construction for both short-term and long-term field assignments.
• Develop laboratory testing programs and interpret test data for use in recommendations and/or designs.
• Work in a multi-disciplined team, often with others in remote locations, and be able to effectively communicate with others with different technical priorities.
• Review and compile field and laboratory data and conduct engineering analyses for design of geotechnical, civil, and environmental construction projects.
• Prepare geotechnical investigation reports in support of design and construction projects.
• Prepare design drawings and technical specifications, bidding documents, and construction summary documents.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering.
• 0 to 5 years of civil design and construction experience with a focus on geotechnical investigation, design and earthworks construction.
• Experience conducting geotechnical analysis for soil bearing capacity, foundation settlement, slope stability.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• Interest/aptitude in construction and design-build.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Geo-environmental experience related to contamination assessment and remedial construction.
• Geotechnical drilling oversight experience.
• Construction inspection/oversight experience.
• Geotechnical instrumentation monitoring experience.
• Experience in preparing and implementing contract construction documents.
• Geotechnical laboratory testing experience/knowledge.
• Experience in performing geotechnical analyses using software and development of clear calculations.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Will lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which require the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

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.