Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tunneling & Field Lead

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

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.