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This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Consultant - Geotechnical Engineer for our Portland, OR office. Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling National Business Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!Your Impact* Performing geotechnical analyses and design of foundations, embankments/cuts, tunnels, and earth retaining systems for transportation/water/energy projects.* Earthquake engineering (evaluation of liquefaction potential, seismic hazard analysis, ground response analysis, and soil-structure interaction).* Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports.* Providing geotechnical support during construction.* Conducting field inspection of geotechnical construction.* Conducting geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.Who You AreRequired Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.* 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience.* Solid training in soil mechanics and foundation engineering.* Educational background and interest in geotechnical earthquake engineering.* Good verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:* Engineer in Training Certification.* Candidates with 0 to 5 years of experience will be considered.* Master's Degree/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline heavily preferred.* Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.* A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.* Experience using commercially available geotechnical software (i.e. Ensoft, Bentley, Rocscience, Itasca, GeoMotions)* Ability and willingness to travel for field work.* Working knowledge of MicroStation and GIS systems#LI-SM1