WSP

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical and Tunneling 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!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Associate Geotechnical Engineer for our Shelton, CT office.

Your Impact

• Field observation and special inspection of subsurface investigations in soils and rock
• Perform geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under the supervision of senior engineers
• Support preparation of geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports
• Field observation and special Inspection of geotechnical construction
• Assist task leaders in preparation of reports and Contract Documents

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with Geotechnical focus, or closely related discipline
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience
• Good understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines (Structures, Civil, Environmental, and/or Planning)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with managers, and other staff, clients, and other disciplines)
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies 

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Prior design experience
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations

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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.

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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.