Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to work out of their Reno, NV office. This role involves providing geotechnical engineering assistance for infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, and geotechnical data.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements.
• Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work related to site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies for safety and functionality.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing technical assistance on environmental, design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics.
• Investigate subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification (Preferred).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline (Preferred).
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations (Preferred).