Geotechnical Lead for Tunneling & Infrastructure

WSP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement/voting leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Lead to join the Geotechnical and Tunneling Team in the Boston area. The role will manage mid-to-large scale projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee geotechnical design for bridges, tunnels, and earth structures.

Expertise in geotechnical engineering, strong writing and communication skills, and PE licensure are required. Travel to field sites and client meetings will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical or tunneling focus
• 7–10 years of relevant experience
• Engineer license required
• Geotechnical engineering knowledge with related disciplines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GeoSlope, Plaxis, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W)
• Willingness to travel and perform field work
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors and teams

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, and retaining structures
• Prepare geotechnical memoranda, data reports, and design reports
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for concepts and recommendations
• Coordinate geotechnical work across New England and other areas
• Manage design and construction phases of infrastructure projects
• Develop and apply advanced geotechnical technologies and modeling techniques
• Oversee cross-functional teams, budgets, and task tracking
• Review and approve infrastructure design plans for codes and regulations
• Prepare data visualizations and illustrations for complex data
• Stay current with geotechnical engineering practices
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Coordination with subcontractors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical/Tunneling)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GeoSlope

Plaxis

LPILE

GROUP

GRLWEAP

SEEP/W

Job description

WSP is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Lead to join the Geotechnical and Tunneling Team in the Boston area. The role will manage mid-to-large scale projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee geotechnical design for bridges, tunnels, and earth structures.

Expertise in geotechnical engineering, strong writing and communication skills, and PE licensure are required. Travel to field sites and client meetings will be necessary.