Lead Geotechnical Engineer - Renewables & Field Projects

Westwood Professional Services; Town of Middleton (WI); 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. You will lead geotechnical investigations and design for renewable energy projects, substations, and transmission lines, while mentoring junior staff and guiding project execution.

You will prepare proposals, perform analyses, and supervise field and laboratory work, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Travel to site locations will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil/geotechnical engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors.

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 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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Mentoring staff

Technical writing

MS Office

Geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

PE license

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

gINT

GeoStudio

LPile

MFAD

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Lead Engineer to join our Power and Renewables teams. You will lead geotechnical investigations and design for renewable energy projects, substations, and transmission lines, while mentoring junior staff and guiding project execution.

You will prepare proposals, perform analyses, and supervise field and laboratory work, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Travel to site locations will be required as needed.