# Senior Geotechnical Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Boston, MA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $107,000 - $156,000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing and coordinating field observations and special inspections of subsurface investigations in soils and rock, as well as geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls.

Key responsibilities include:

- Performing and coordinating field observations and special inspections of subsurface investigations in soils and rock

- Conducting geotechnical engineering design and analyses for various projects

- Preparing and drafting geotechnical memoranda, data reports, and design reports

- Collaborating with other disciplines and project partners

- Assisting in the development and coordination of geotechnical work in New England and other areas

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering, or a closely-related field

- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience

- Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design software

Preferred qualifications:

- Master's Degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering

- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification

- Prior design and/or construction experience of highway, bridge, building, and underground projects

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

The expected salary for this position in Massachusetts is $107,000 - $156,000.

## Skills

### Required
- Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Tunneling Engineering
- MicroStation
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- GeoSlope
- Plaxis
- Settle
- LPILE
- GROUP
- GRLWEAP
- SEEP/W
- RockSciences Software

### Nice to have
- Master's Degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering
- Professional Licensure/Certification
- Prior design and/or construction experience of highway, bridge, building, and underground projects
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

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