Lead Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a full-time Lead Geotechnical Engineer for our Chicago office. This role involves leading subsurface exploration, foundation design, and managing complex infrastructure projects across the Central region. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in geotechnical engineering and possess strong leadership and project management skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible workplace model

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Registered engineer in Illinois or another U.S. State.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering projects including design-build tasks.
• Serve as a technical lead at conferences/workshops.
• Develop and enhance client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Geotechnical Analysis

Business Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

gINT

Leapfrog

SLOPE/W

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a full-time Lead Geotechnical Engineer for our Chicago, Illinois office. Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical and Tunneling National Business Line and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities, expand our skylines and tunnel beneath the earth. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

The successful candidate will be involved in infrastructure projects throughout the Central region as well as projects across US. The position requires an effective team player who can work cooperatively to provide engineering services to its clients on design and construction projects.

Your Impact

• Serve as lead geotechnical engineer for subsurface exploration programs, design of foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical projects in Chicago, and other infrastructure (highway/railroad, water/wastewater, etc.) and building projects throughout Illinois and surrounding states.
• Help with growth, innovation, and project delivery related to underground construction projects and client success for WSP’s Geotechnical and Tunneling National Business Line.
• Lead geotechnical engineering projects, including execution of design-build and design-bid-build projects with a multi-disciplinary team from across the country.
• Represent WSP at conferences/workshops as a technical lead.
• Mentor geotechnical engineering staff and assist with technical challenges.
• Develop new client relationships and enhance existing ones, including winning new work.
• Collaborate with regional, district, and local office leaders to strategically drive the business, manage project performance, and meet operational metrics.
• Assist WSP in attracting the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity and invites broad, creative thinking including crafting a more attractive place to work, to help the business grow and thrive.
• Develop plans, specifications, reports, memoranda, special provisions, contract documents, and cost estimates.
  
  
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 7-10+ years of relevant post-education experience.
• Demonstrated experience related to geotechnical engineering, including business development, analysis and design.
• Experience interpreting geotechnical data reports and providing geotechnical interpretive reports and/or geotechnical baseline reports.
• Ability to read, understand, and develop plans and specifications.
• Extensive working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
• Previous experience related to presentation of technical topics to clients.
• Excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Registered engineer in Illinois or another U.S. State.
• Candidate must be able to legally work in the US on a full-time permanent basis.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, gINT, Leapfrog, SLOPE/W, and other geotechnical engineering software.
• Client relationships in and around the Chicago metropolitan area.
  
  
  

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  Professional Services

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