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WSP in the U.S.

Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time

Staff Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineer

for our

San Francisco, CA office . WSP USA operates with a hybrid-workplace model. Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling National Business Line Team and contribute to a rapidly expanding group that meets clients’ objectives and challenges.

Your Impact

Perform geotechnical analysis and design of foundations, embankments/cuts, tunnels, support of excavations, and earth retaining systems.

Prepare geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports.

Assist with preparation of engineering design plans and specifications, estimate quantities for cost estimates, and design documentation.

Provide geotechnical support during construction.

Conduct field inspection of geotechnical construction.

Conduct geotechnical investigations and develop laboratory testing programs.

Who You Are Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

1-2 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering

Educational background and interest in tunneling and geotechnical engineering

Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledgeable of 2D and 3D finite element geotechnical modeling

Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MS Office, AutoCAD, Python, numerical modeling software, and MATLAB)

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 with Geotechnical Engineering focus

Experience on tunnel and underground transportation projects

Experience using commercially available geotechnical software (Ensoft, Bentley, Rocscience, Itasca, GeoMotions)

Ability and willingness to travel for field work

Compensation And Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary:

$90,000 - $110,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation.

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