Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Tunneling & Structures Lead

WSP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Geotechnical and Tunneling Team. The role sits at multiple New England offices including Boston, MA, with extensive field and design responsibilities in soils, rock, and underground structures.

You will lead geotechnical design, coordinate investigations, draft reports, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams while traveling as needed. A Civil Engineering degree with geotechnical emphasis is required, with a Master’s preferred and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical or Tunneling focus.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and technical writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate field observations and inspections of subsurface investigations.
• Design and analyze geotechnical structures for bridges, buildings, tunnels, and walls.
• Prepare memoranda, reports, and design documents.
• Coordinate geotechnical field work and construction observation.
• Assist leaders in reports and contract documents.
• Collaborate with disciplines and project partners.
• Develop geotechnical work in New England and other areas.
• Ensure data collection and analysis methods are well defined and quality-controlled.
• Maintain data integrity and reporting standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Technical writing

Adaptability and prioritization

Travel willingness

Education

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

Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GeoSlope

Plaxis

Settle

LPILE

GROUP

GRLWEAP

SEEP/W

RockSciences Software

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Geotechnical and Tunneling Team. The role sits at multiple New England offices including Boston, MA, with extensive field and design responsibilities in soils, rock, and underground structures.

You will lead geotechnical design, coordinate investigations, draft reports, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams while traveling as needed. A Civil Engineering degree with geotechnical emphasis is required, with a Master’s preferred and