Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Associate Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer for our Virginia Beach, VA office. Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Planning, estimating, and conducting subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs in soil and rock

• Interacting with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, drillers, and clients in a confident and professional manner

• Performing geotechnical analyses and design of tunnels, shallow and deep foundations, embankments/cuts, pavements, and earth retaining systems for transit, transportation, buildings, and water projects

• Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports

• Preparing design drawings and specifications

• Providing geotechnical support during construction

• 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

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of Geotechnical experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus

• Engineer-In-Training Certification

• 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

• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

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