Geotechnical Lead Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Lead Engineer to join our Power and Renewables teams in Plano, Texas.

You will manage geotechnical investigations and design for renewable energy projects, substations, and transmission lines, while guiding junior staff and coordinating field and laboratory work. The role emphasizes client communication, proposals, cost estimates, and rigorous reporting, with field work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from an ABET-accredited college; PE required.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical fundamentals, testing, and design/construction practices; power-related projects a plus.
• Experience supervising and training geotechnical staff; strong technical writing skills.
• Experience leading investigations and reports; strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
• Participate in site investigations, assign lab tests, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Interpret geotechnical data to classify materials and assess engineering characteristics.
• Perform analyses including bearing capacity, settlement, liquefaction, seepage and slope stability.
• Manage, supervise, mentor, and train geotechnical staff and coordinate field activities.

Skills

Technical writing

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited civil/geotechnical engineering degree

Master’s degree (plus)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

gINT

GeoStudio

LPile

MFAD

MS Office

Job description

Geotechnical Lead Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Lead Engineer to join our Power and Renewables teams. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and will assist with the management and execution of geotechnical investigations and design related to renewable energy projects, substations, transmission lines, battery storage, and other power-related projects. Work elements may involve estimating, project management, training/mentoring staff, coordinating field and laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis and design, report preparation, and construction monitoring/observation. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. In this role, you will not only lead geotechnical projects but also play a crucial role in the professional development of our junior staff, guiding them as they grow in their careers and ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
• Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
• Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, bearing capacity, settlement, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, seepage, and slope stability.
• Manage, supervise, mentor, and train other geotechnical staff, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from an ABET accredited college. Master’s degree a plus. PE required.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, geotechnical testing, and general civil/geotechnical engineering design and construction practices. Geotechnical experience on power-related projects a plus.
• Experience performing and managing geotechnical investigations and reports. Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience supervising and training geotechnical staff.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with gINT, GeoStudio, LPile, MFAD, and other geotechnical software a plus.
• Strong technical, communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills. Works best in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel/work in the field for extended periods and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and various terrains associated with construction projects.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English. Experience communicating directly with clients.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details.

Salary Description

$100,000 - 120,000