WSP has a career opportunity for an Entry Level Geotechnical Laboratory Technician to join our Lakewood, CO team to support testing for mining, solid waste, and other construction related projects worldwide. Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality **Your Impact** + Performing laboratory tests on geotechnical (soils, aggregates, & rock), and concrete in accordance with ASTM standards; + Shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage and disposal of samples + Cleaning, maintaining, repairing and calibration of laboratory testing equipment; + Staying abreast of advancing technologies, methods and research & development. + Participating in training activities, mentoring, and transferring knowledge to other employees. + Assisting with laboratory data entry. + Responding to the needs of several staff members , interacting with all levels of staff and prioritizing multiple tasks. **Who You Are** **Required Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED required + 0-2 years of experience + The ability and willingness to work overtime hours (including evenings and weekends). + Basic mechanical aptitude: Repairing and maintaining laboratory testing equipment. + Lifting of heavy (i.e., 25 to 75 lbs.) containers (buckets, boxes, tubes, etc.) of various sizes. + Attention to details. + Safety oriented. + Self-motivated and willing to learn + Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, shows initiative, and flexible. + Excellent organizational skills. + Must pass background check **Preferred Qualification** + A college degree with scientific concentration is preferred. + Familiar with ASTM & AASHTO test methods. + Experience in physical, mechanical, and materials testing (not chemical (analytical) or biological testing). + Strong organizational skills, possess problem solving abilities, keen mathematical, and analytical aptitude. + The ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment while maintaining strict quality standards. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe. **WSP Benefits:** WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Expected Salary (Colorado only): $22 - $25/hour WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law. \#LI-TB3 **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.