Who We Are

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 a Geotechnical Engineer for our Portland, Maine office. Be involved in projects with our WSP USA Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering.
• 1 to 3 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.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.

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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.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 10%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: PORTLAND - CONGRESS ST
• All locations: US-ME-Portland

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. www.wsp.com

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.