This Opportunity
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer for our Portland, OR office . Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling National Business Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Performing geotechnical analyses and design of foundations, embankments / cuts, tunnels, and earth retaining systems for transportation / water / energy projects.
- Earthquake engineering (evaluation of liquefaction potential, seismic hazard analysis, ground response analysis, and soil-structure interaction).
- Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports.
- Providing geotechnical support during construction.
- Conducting field inspection of geotechnical construction.
- Conducting geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Solid training in soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
- Educational background and interest in geotechnical earthquake engineering.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Candidates with 0 to 5 years of experience will be considered.
- Master's Degree / PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline heavily preferred.
- 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.
- Experience using commercially available geotechnical software (i.e. Ensoft, Bentley, Rocscience, Itasca, GeoMotions)
- Ability and willingness to travel for field work.
- Working knowledge of MicroStation and GIS systems.
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