# Lead Geotechnical Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Savannah, GA
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our Savannah, GA Earth and Environment Team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and project management, with a proven ability to deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Lead and manage geotechnical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception to completion.

- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and internal teams to define project requirements and deliverables.

- Prepare and review geotechnical investigation plans, laboratory testing programs, and engineering analyses.

- Oversee field investigations, site assessments, and construction monitoring activities.

- Ensure all work complies with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and regulatory agencies.

- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.

- Mentor and supervise junior staff and project engineers.

- Maintain effective communication with clients and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

- You may have the flexibility to work remotely with travel to WSP offices or project sites as required.

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geosciences, or a related field.

- 7-10 years experience in geotechnical engineering or a related field, with at least 3 years in a project management role.

- Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, site characterization, and geotechnical laboratory testing.

- Experience with infrastructure, transportation, or commercial development projects.

- Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong client relationship management skills.

- Experience in proposal writing and business development.

**Preferred Skills and Qualifications**

- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license.

- Nuclear Quality Assurance experience.

## Skills

### Required
- geotechnical engineering
- project management
- soil mechanics
- foundation engineering
- site characterization
- geotechnical laboratory testing
- infrastructure
- transportation
- commercial development
- geotechnical analysis software
- Microsoft Office Suite

### Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Nuclear Quality Assurance experience

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