Senior Vice President Geotechnical Engineering

Overview

Lead and manage geotechnical engineering projects and team in Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

• site investigation
• settlement analysis
• slope stability
• permit review
• technical reporting
• project management

Tasks

-Perform professional geotechnical engineering services and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, geological hazards, slope stability -Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, and periodic construction observation/site visits, to ensure that they comply with design requirements. -Providing leadership and direction for a growing geotechnical practice -Collaborate across business lines to help develop and support opportunities and projects including geotechnical aspects. -Develop and retain a client base for providing high level geotechnical engineering services -Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development. -Apply high-level geotechnical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation. -Lead larger-scale geotechnical engineering projects, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees. -Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities. -Meet with client representatives to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.

Requirements

• pe license
• 15+ yrs
• geotechnical
• plaxis
• technical writing
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity. -Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. -Professional Engineering License in Arizona, or ability to become licensed in the state of Arizona in 6 months. -15+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and geotechnical design. -Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired. -Strong knowledge of relevant construction laws, codes, regulations, permitting, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. -Experience with planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of mitigation, new design, and construction projects. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Knowledge and experience in Western U.S. geographies -Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. -Proficient with geotechnical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. -Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. -Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Slide, LPILE, Settle3, Geostudios, PLAXIS, etc.), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. -Remain current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices. -Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at effective, economical, and logical solutions. -Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus, or closely related discipline. -Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.

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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.