Geotechnical Engineer | 10+ Years

Description

• Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; jumping in to help where needed; training and mentoring teammates; providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate
• Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, negotiating changes to scope, and managing client expectations and deliverables
• Contributions to geotechnical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including fostering genuine client relationships inside and outside of WJE; collaborating with other WJE SMEs for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees
• Technical project execution, including performing and leading others in hands-on field work, diagnostic testing, and construction administration; combining a first-principles approach and creative problem-solving with a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the geotechnical engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects, including forensics, problem-solving, and remediation challenges related to buildings and/or infrastructure; and preparing technically excellent client deliverables

Requirements

• Minimum ten years of relevant geotechnical engineering industry experience, with demonstrated expertise in geotechnical engineering applications across various soil conditions, including but not limited to: design and performance evaluation of foundations for various structure types (including deep foundations); hands-on investigation and testing methods to diagnose distressed conditions; underpinning, ground improvement, and other remedial measures for distressed buildings and other structures; slope stability and earth retention; and settlement issues
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes
• Master’s degree or PhD in geotechnical engineering or related field
• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
• Ability to perform field observations and take soil samples and data measurements (e.g., log borings, piezometers, inclinometers, etc.)
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
• Licensed Geotechnical Engineer in relevant state(s)
• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options
• Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.
• Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development
• Time off to care for yourself and others
• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately
• Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance