Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Early Career Geological Engineer
Early career geological engineering work on geotech and environmental projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will provide geotechnical and environmental engineering assistance for due‑diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure such as foundations, tunnels, dams, slopes, canals, pipelines, and mines. You will generate accurate documentation that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Under general supervision you will collect and analyze data from field sites, samples, surveys, GIS, blueprints, and other matrices, while maintaining quality‑control procedures and statistical analysis of rock and soil data. You will assist with investigations of subsurface conditions, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, and slope stability to ensure compliance with applicable rules and permits. You will prepare visualizations—tables, charts, sketches, calculations, and illustrations—to present findings, and contribute to technical reports and presentations that address design and construction issues. Additional duties include supporting risk‑mitigation plans, developing site Health and Safety Plans, and adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies. • Collect, compile, and analyze field and geotechnical data (soil, rock, water, GIS, surveys) for project design. • Perform subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, slope stability, and hazard assessments. • Assist in designing foundations, tunnels, dams, pipelines, and other earth structures and prepare construction documentation. • Prepare tables, charts, calculations, sketches, and technical reports to communicate findings. • Contribute to risk‑mitigation plans and develop site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). • Ensure quality control, accurate measurements, and compliance with industry standards and permits. • Utilize engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, gINT, GeoSlope, HEC‑RAS, and related tools. • Maintain workplace safety and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and health, safety, and harassment policies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸data analysis
- ▸subsurface investigation
- ▸foundation design
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸risk mitigation
- ▸cad software
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering with 0‑1 year of post‑education experience, possesses strong research and analytical skills, and has foundational knowledge of subsurface investigation, geologic mapping, foundation design, slope stability, rock mechanics, and ground improvement techniques. Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, gINT, and GeoSlope is required. Effective communication, attention to detail, self‑leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment are essential. The position may require travel, weekend work, and adherence to health, safety, and drug/alcohol policies. Preferred qualifications include Engineer‑in‑Training certification, relevant internship experience, active participation in professional organizations, OSHA/HAZWOPER and MSHA training, and basic First Aid/CPR certification. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering with 0‑1 year of relevant experience. • Demonstrate strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. • Possess basic proficiency in technical writing, office software, and predictive modeling tools. • Preferred: Engineer‑in‑Training certification, relevant internship, OSHA/HAZWOPER and MSHA training, and First Aid/CPR certification.
Requirements
- ▸geotechnical engineering
- ▸eit certification
- ▸autocad
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸arcgis
- ▸research skills
Benefits
WSP USA, a leading global engineering firm with over 15,000 employees, offers a flexible workplace model, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement), and an inclusive equal‑opportunity environment for career growth.
Work Environment
Field