WSP

3 months ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior Geotechnical Engineer leading design and management of geotechnical projects within the Earth & Environment group in Wexford, PA. Responsible for geotechnical design, site investigations, geohazard identification and monitoring, mentoring junior staff, coordinating with cross-functional teams and regulators, and preparing reports and cost estimates for pipelines, transportation corridors, dams, mining and infrastructure projects across Appalachia.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Act as design engineer and manage projects, with an emphasis on geotechnical engineering, design, and geohazard identification and monitoring.
•Work with cross-functional teams on engineering projects that involve multiple sectors, fields, clients, regulators, and project sites.
•Prepare documents and review those prepared by junior staff, including engineering drawings, specifications, work plans, calculations, and cost estimates.
•Scope, budget, execute, and interpret field work, reconnaissance, geotechnical instrumentation, and subsurface explorations, with senior technical advice and review.
•Prepare geotechnical recommendations reports and develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; coordinating with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.

Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on geotechnical practice.
•5 to 7 years of experience working as a geotechnical engineer.
•Knowledge of engineering research techniques and protocols.
•Ability to coordinate with clients, colleagues, and third-party groups and understand requirements.
•Analytical mindset, detail oriented, and experience with geological research techniques required.
•Possess computer skills and have experience with computer software including Microsoft Office and geotechnical specialty software.
•Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
•Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
•Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
•Local and potential national travel including project sites.

Experience:5-7 yearsGeotechnical engineeringCivil engineeringInfrastructure

Education:Bachelor's in Geotechnical engineering

Skills:CommunicationTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingProject management

Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeGeotechnical software

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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