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Geotechnical Engineer

WSP Global Inc.
Portland, Oregon, US
Full-time

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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