Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Technical Manager

WSP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead subsurface investigation programs and oversee geotechnical analyses for infrastructure projects from tunnel and bridges to highways. Based in Portland, OR, you will collaborate with the Geotechnical & Tunneling Team to deliver results for clients across the US.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with professionals from multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• US PE registration with ability to obtain state licensures via reciprocity.
• Extensive design/construction experience for highway, bridge, building, or underground projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with clients, regulators and team members.
• Ability to travel and perform field work occasionally.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and directing tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ability to learn new techniques, multi-task, and adhere to QA/QC and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage geotechnical subsurface investigation programs.
• Lead geotechnical engineering analysis and design for infrastructure projects across the US and locally.
• Develop and review geotechnical memoranda, data reports, and design reports.
• Develop and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents.
• Manage projects and task orders, budgets, hours and expenses, and supervise subcontractors and staff.
• Apply high-level geotechnical techniques to improve project phases from concept to operation.
• Provide support during construction.
• Mentor staff for growth and professional development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on public/private projects and opportunities.
• Develop geotechnical work in the Pacific Northwest and across the US.
• Uphold ethical decision-making and WSP policies.

Skills

10+ years geotechnical experience

Leadership

Communication skills

QA/QC

Self-leadership

Travel readiness

Team mentoring

Project coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a

Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Technical Manager!

This role will sit out of our Portland, OR office.

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with ourGeotechnical & Tunneling Teamand 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.

Who You Are

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 efficiently
• Effective 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.

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