Senior Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team. This role focuses on field observations, subsurface investigations, and geotechnical design for bridges, buildings, tunnels, and underground structures across New England and beyond.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of geotechnical experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with listed geotechnical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical or tunneling focus.
• 5–7 years of relevant geotechnical experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with geotechnical design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GeoSlope, Plaxis, Settle, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W).
• Willingness to travel and perform field work.
• Must pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform/coordinate field observation and special inspections of subsurface investigations.
• Perform geotechnical design analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and walls with supervision.
• Prepare geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports.
• Coordinate field observation and inspection of geotechnical construction.
• Assist in reports and contract document preparation.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners.
• Develop geotechnical work in New England and other regions.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field observation

Report writing

Verbal and written communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GeoSlope

Plaxis

Settle

LPILE

GROUP

GRLWEAP

SEEP/W

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team!

This position can sit out of the following WSP offices:

• Boston, MA
• North Providence, RI
• Glastonbury, CT
• Worcester, MA
• Shelton, CT
• Merrimack, NH
• Other WSP offices throughout New England can be considered.

Job Duties

• Perform/coordinate field observation and special inspection of subsurface investigations in soils and rock
• Perform geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers
• Prepare/draft geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports
• Perform/coordinate field observation and special Inspection of geotechnical construction
• Assist task leaders in preparation of reports and Contract Documents
• Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners
• Assist to develop and coordinate geotechnical work in New England and other areas
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, soil/water/sludge/rock samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis of rock and soil environmental data, and reporting.
• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, soil/water/sludge/rock samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis of rock and soil environmental data, and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering, or a closely-related field
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines (Structures, Civil, and/or Environmental)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GeoSlope, Plaxis, Settle, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W, RockSciences Software, etc), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in work environment
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• 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
• Upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Prior design and/or construction experience of highway, bridge, building, and underground projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation - Massachusetts only

Expected Salary: $107,000 - $156,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

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.