Description
WSP is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Birmingham, Alabama office. This role involves supporting a growing portfolio of projects throughout the Southeastern United States, delivering geotechnical engineering services for transportation infrastructure, power and energy facilities, and industrial/commercial developments.
The successful candidate will lead and perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design for various projects, including:
- Transportation projects (roadways, bridges, embankments, slopes)
- Power and energy facilities (generation, substations, transmission corridors)
- Industrial and commercial site developments
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, coordinating, and managing subsurface exploration programs
- Preparing and overseeing geotechnical engineering deliverables
- Performing analyses and design for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, and retaining structures
- Providing construction-phase support, including field observations and inspections
- Leading and mentoring junior engineers and technical staff
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
- Supporting business development activities
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus (Master's preferred)
- 5 to 7+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering
- A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama or the ability to obtain within 6 months
- Demonstrated experience in supporting transportation infrastructure projects, power/energy or utility projects, and industrial and commercial development projects
- Experience with subsurface investigation planning and execution, geotechnical analysis and design, and preparation of technical reports and contract documents
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience delivering projects in the Southeastern United States, particularly in Alabama
- Project management skills with experience leading teams on complex or multi-project programs
- Client focus with experience in client management and effective project/program delivery skills