Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Position Overview

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Washington State. Are you a recent graduate with some geotechnical/environmental engineering experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with senior engineers and scientists on a wide variety of projects? Do you enjoy field work as well as engineering analyses? If you are eager to contribute your enthusiasm and technical skills at an established geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting firm, then come join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in the field on project sites to perform geotechnical and environmental investigations, and construction monitoring related to earthwork and stormwater.
• Conduct field exploration programs including managing subcontractors.
• Interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, and engineering characteristics of the subsurface.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis for infrastructure and development projects such as foundation, retaining wall, and pavement design.
• Oversee soil excavation, demolitions and environmental treatment system installations under the supervision of an experienced CM.
• Conduct office activities including analysis and interpretation of analytical results and preparation of summary reports under the supervision of project managers.
• Learn and stay up-to-date on guidance, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Deliver processed data in an organized fashion, following data management and network standards.
• Participate in training events, project meetings, and engineering team meetings.
• Work and travel safely, following company and site safety standards and maintain permits and training certificates.
• Manage several projects concurrently and maintain successful client relations.
• May require weekend or night work.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with emphasis on geology, geotechnical, and environmental coursework.
• E.I.T/F.E; or G.I.T. preferred
• 0 to 2 years of practical engineering and field experience.
• Willingness to travel locally on a routine basis, with occasional travel out of the area.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong organizational abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and/or Bluebeam.
• Must pass a drug test, background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per the company's driving (MVR) policy.