What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer position at WSB and Associates?
Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and weve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. Weve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.
We are seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer with experience in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation.
What You Will Do:
- Ensuring a high-quality project is delivered to our clients
- Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution
- Projects range from building foundation explorations to transportation projects requiring bridge, slope evaluation/stabilization and retaining wall foundation recommendations and pavement design.
- Prepare cost estimate for moderate to complex Geotechnical and Materials Testing projects
- Prepare geotechnical reports including maps, drawings, aerial photographs and soil boring logs
- Formulate field exploration, sampling, and material testing approach to address specific project issues
Competencies:
- Honesty and integrity, sense of ownership, collaboration, persistence, pro-activity, organization, and planning are all expectations the person in this role.
- Possessing a strong understanding of the construction industry in general, and construction materials testing and special inspection services specifically
- Interest in Project management - tracking scope, schedule, quality, and budget
- Interest in Business Development - Identifying, attracting, and securing a new, diverse client base
What You Will Bring:
- Minimum a four-year degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field
- 2 - 5 years of experience providing geotechnical engineering services
- The successful candidate must possess a valid drivers license along with a clean driving record and can work in a variety of locations.
- The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains associated with construction projects is required.
Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation.
WSB does not accept resumes from third parties.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
