Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Lead geotechnical engineer overseeing design, investigation, and construction support for diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities

• data collection
• geotechnical analysis
• quality control
• modeling
• risk mitigation
• client interaction

Tasks

-Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects. -Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). -With minimal assistance, collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, soil/rock samples, surveys, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. -Assist with providing direction and technical guidance to junior staff. -Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and assist with proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, geological hazards, groundwater, and slope stability to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, construction, or operating permits for commercial, industrial, building, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects. -Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities. -Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. -Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, engineering analyses of rock and soil data, and reporting. -Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation systems, structures, and the incorporation of future-ready solutions with geotechnical engineering design standards. -Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses. -Work as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work. -Conduct geotechnical engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design, issue, and/or to plan for future needs. -Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on whether any various environmental, soil surface/subsurface, stress-bearing factors, erosion, settlement, and slope will pose a safety risk to the proposed project. -Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

Requirements

• plaxis
• bachelor’s
• professional engineer
• 7 years
• leadership
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. -Experience performing numerical modeling related to geotechnical design. -Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired. -Sound understanding of the disciplines of rock and soil mechanics to investigate subsurface and geologic conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades. -Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. -Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. -Experience managing and delivering projects on time and budget. -Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design. -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline. -Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. -Minimum 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior geotechnical design experience. -Knowledge of relevant remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. -Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices. -Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., SLIDE, Settle3, SlopeW, SeepW, LPILE, Plaxis, FLAC). -Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. -Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. -Master’s or Doctorate Degree in geotechnical engineering, or related field. -Technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including: design of deep foundations, shallow foundations, evaluating slope stability, earthquake engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, dewatering, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. -Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. -Ability to work a schedule conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. -Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies. -Professional Engineer license in Arizona, or ability to obtain in 6 months.

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About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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Security Clearance

-must successfully complete and pass wsp’s motor vehicle screening.