Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer! This position is open to our San Antonio, TX office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation & Infrastructure Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact • Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and laboratory testing • Prepare geotechnical data reports • Proven experience in Texas area geotechnical practice and geology • Proven experience with TxDOT, Design Build projects, Renewable Energy, Transmission and Substation projects • Willing to support field logging and/or field observation • Prepare geotechnical calculations and conduct modeling, including slope stability, seepage and consolidation analyses • Prepare geotechnical recommendations reports with senior review • Assist with writing reports, cost estimating and permit documents • Assist with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates Who You Are Required Qualifications • Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering • 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with excellent analytical abilities, leadership ability, and a positive attitude • Ability to work both independently and within groups • Competence in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is necessary • Familiarity with discipline-specific design software - GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, SIGMA/W, &QUAKE), LPILE, GROUP, SNAIL, MSEW, PLAXIS, DeepEX, Slides, gINT. • CAD: AutoCAD, MicroStation • FE/EIT (or ability to obtain EIT within 1 year) required

Preferred Qualifications: • Engineer in Training Certification. • Some prior experience in the civil, geological, or mining engineering fields are a plus • Master's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering

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