Senior Geotechnical Engineer

WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Knoxville, TN office. The successful candidate will provide geotechnical engineering assistance and guidance for multisite/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector.

Responsibilities:

• Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, soil/water/sludge/rock samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis of rock and soil environmental data, and reporting.
• Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans and update infrastructure layout plans.
• Develop or incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation systems, structures, and the incorporation of future-ready solutions with geotechnical engineering design standards.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level geotechnical engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Review Geotechnical and Environmental reports (Phase I and Phase II).
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, clients, drillers, and laboratory staff in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in the latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior geotechnical design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
• Proficient understanding of rock and soil mechanics.
• Working knowledge of relevant remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.