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This Opportunity

WSP USA, Inc is seeking an Experienced Professional, Geotechnical Engineer for work involving engineering design, subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, and construction support in our Portland, ME office.  This individual will interface with both internal and external clients; be dynamic, creative, quality driven, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and be a proactive problem solver. The WSP Portland, Maine Office offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US from the relaxed environment of a small, vibrant city.
Your Impact

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in geotechnical engineering/earthworks as well as excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, very detail oriented and will be a proactive problem solver.  This position offers the opportunity to work with, learn from, and be mentored by senior engineering staff while executing the following roles/responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and implement geotechnical/environmental field investigations, including directing drilling and excavation contractors.
• Monitor and oversee drilling and earthwork construction activities.
• Prepare construction field reports and internal correspondence.
• Travel to monitor construction, meet clients, and/or visit sites in support of design and construction for both short-term and long-term field assignments. 
• Develop laboratory testing programs and interpret test data for use in recommendations and/or designs.
• Work in a multi-disciplined team, often with others in remote locations, and be able to effectively communicate with others with different technical priorities.
• Review and compile field and laboratory data and conduct engineering analyses for design of geotechnical, civil, and environmental construction projects.
• Prepare geotechnical investigation reports in support of design and construction projects.
• Prepare design drawings and technical specifications, bidding documents, and construction summary documents.
• 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
Basic/Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of civil design and construction experience with a focus on geotechnical investigation, design and earthworks construction.
• Experience conducting geotechnical analysis for soil bearing capacity, foundation settlement, slope stability.
• Interest/aptitude in construction and design-build.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail. 
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs.
• 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 that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• EIT/PE registration
• Geo-environmental experience related to contamination assessment and remedial construction.
• Geotechnical drilling oversight experience.
• Construction inspection/oversight experience.
• Geotechnical instrumentation monitoring experience.
• Experience in preparing and implementing contract construction documents.
• Geotechnical laboratory testing experience/knowledge.
• Experience in performing geotechnical analyses using software and development of clear calculations.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.
   

Physical Demands

• Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Will lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which require the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
   

WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $78,600 - $92,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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