Associate Geotechnical Engineer

WSP
Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles
Full timeUSD 81,000 - 101,500 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 1-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Self-leadership","Attention to detail","Multitasking","Prioritization"]

Support subsurface exploration and geotechnical fieldwork across Southern California, including planning, coordination, and detailed documentation. Perform engineering calculations and analyses for bearing capacity, settlement, lateral earth pressures, slope stability screening, and seismic considerations using accepted methods and software tools. Coordinate laboratory testing, prepare geotechnical deliverables, assist with construction-phase services, and apply QA/QC and safety practices while communicating with project teams and clients.

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Associate Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Support subsurface exploration and geotechnical fieldwork across Southern California, including planning, coordination, and detailed documentation. Perform engineering calculations and analyses for bearing capacity, settlement, lateral earth pressures, slope stability screening, and seismic considerations using accepted methods and software tools. Coordinate laboratory testing, prepare geotechnical deliverables, assist with construction-phase services, and apply QA/QC and safety practices while communicating with project teams and clients.
Location: Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan and support subsurface explorations (borings, test pits, CPTs) and coordinate with drillers, surveyors, and utility locators.
  • •Log soil and rock and document groundwater, sampling, and drilling conditions; maintain organized field notes and photo records.
  • •Coordinate laboratory testing programs (e.g., index, strength, consolidation, corrosion) and review results for completeness and reasonableness.
  • •Perform engineering calculations and analyses (bearing capacity, settlement, lateral earth pressures, slope stability screening, seismic considerations) and develop geotechnical recommendations.
  • •Prepare geotechnical reports and support construction-phase services, applying QA/QC and communicating with project teams, contractors, and clients.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 81,000 - 101,500 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirement SavingsPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or closely related) or equivalent experience.
  • •1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
  • •Experience with desktop and industry-specific software (e.g., MSOffice, AutoCAD, and MSProject).
  • •Hands-on knowledge using field equipment.
  • •Strong written/verbal communication and ability to work independently and as part of a team under general supervision.
Experience:1-3 years
Education:Bachelor's in Geotechnical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationSelf-leadershipAttention to detailMultitaskingPrioritization
Certifications:Engineer in Training CertificationProfessional Engineer licensure
Tech Stack:MSOfficeAutoCADMSProject

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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