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Geotechnical Lab Technician - WSP USA
Dallas, TX
Posted: Feb 23, 2024 03:13

Job Description

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP's Dallas, Texas office is growing, and we have opportunities for Geotechnical Lab Technician to perform soil testing construction projects.

Your Impact

  • Under general supervision, perform routine soil sampling/testing and/or laboratory testing of soil.

  • Properly calibrate testing equipment Under general supervision, perform field inspections and observations for construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, project documents and specifications in accordance with established procedures

  • Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties

  • Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data. Interact with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project site as directed by the Direct Report Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

  • Must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times, so valid driver's license is required.

  • 1-3 years of experience Geotechnical Lab Testing

  • Ability to prepare reports and documentation

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel

  • Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required

  • Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

  • Background check is a requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of relevant or equivalent experience

  • Experience required in running the following test procedures:

    1. Consolidated Undrained (CU) Triaxial Compression Test for Undisturbed Soils- Multiple Change ASTM D4767
    1. One Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils ASTM D2435
    1. Direct Shear of Soils Under Consolidation Drained Conditions ASTM D3080
    1. One Dimensional Swell Method C ASTM D4546
    1. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer ASTM D6951

Physical Demands

  • Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work

  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

  • Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles

  • Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA 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.

www.wsp.com

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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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 - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.



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WSP USA

Dallas, TX