Description
WSP is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Lead for our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team.
This position can be based in various WSP offices across New England, including Boston, MA; North Providence, RI; Glastonbury, CT; Worcester, MA; Shelton, CT; and Merrimack, NH.
Job Duties
- Perform geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers.
- Prepare and draft geotechnical memoranda, data reports, and design reports.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design and construction issues or opportunities.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners.
- Assist in developing and coordinating geotechnical work in New England and other areas.
- Be involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects.
- Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies.
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals.
- Coordinate, review, and approve infrastructure design plans.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations.
- Remain current in the latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering, or a closely-related field.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience.
- Engineer license required.
- 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.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules and prioritize responsibilities.
- Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making.
- Uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and directing subcontractors.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
WSP Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability.
- Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $122,000 - $182,000 (Massachusetts only)