Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Technical Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP USA in Portland, OR seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Geotechnical & Tunneling Team. You will plan and manage subsurface investigations, lead design and analysis for tunnels, bridges, and foundations, and develop geotechnical reports.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with engineers and regulators, and coordinate geotechnical work across the Pacific Northwest. A PE license is required with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 10+ years in geotechnical engineering.
• US PE registration or reciprocity eligibility.
• Extensive experience with highway/bridge/building/underground projects.
• Experience in geotechnical reports and contract documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-leadership and interpersonal skills with clients and regulators.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage geotechnical subsurface investigation programs.
• Lead geotechnical analyses and design for infrastructure projects.
• Develop/review geotechnical memoranda, reports, and design docs.
• Develop/review plans, specs, cost estimates, and contracts.
• Manage projects, budgets, hours, and subcontractors.
• Provide support during construction and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on projects and proposals.
• Coordinate geotechnical work across the Pacific Northwest and US.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Travel willingness

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus)

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Technical Manager!

Portland, OR office.

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Plan and manage geotechnical subsurface investigation programs.
• Lead and perform geotechnical engineering analysis and design for infrastructure projects around the country and locally, including work for tunnels, bridge & building foundations, highways, slopes and embankments.
• Develop/review geotechnical memoranda, data reports, and design reports.
• Develop/review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents.
• Manage projects and task orders, including leading larger-scale geotechnical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
• Apply high-level geotechnical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Provide support during construction.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
• Develop and coordinate geotechnical work in Pacific Northwest and other areas of the US.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering
• United States PE registration with the ability to obtain various state licensures via reciprocity
• Extensive experience in design and construction of highway, bridge, building, and/or underground projects
• Extensive experience in developing Geotechnical Reports and Contract Documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Work independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work occasionally
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficientlyEffective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.

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.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings

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.