Senior Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

WSP in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Geotechnical and Tunneling Team. The role involves field observation, geotechnical design for bridges, tunnels, and underground structures, and drafting reports and design documents.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines, coordinate data collection and analysis, and contribute to projects across New England. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus and 5–7 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering with concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GeoSlope, Plaxis, Settle, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W.

Responsibilities

• Perform/coordinate field observation and inspections of subsurface investigations in soils and rock.
• Design and analyze geotechnical systems for bridges, buildings, tunnels, and underground structures.
• Prepare/draft geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports.
• Assist in report and contract document preparation.
• Collaborate with disciplines and project partners.
• Coordinate geotechnical work in New England and other areas.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field inspection

Technical writing

Verbal and written communication

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical concentration

Master’s Degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GeoSlope

Plaxis

Settle

LPILE

GROUP

GRLWEAP

SEEP/W

Job description

WSP in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Geotechnical and Tunneling Team. The role involves field observation, geotechnical design for bridges, tunnels, and underground structures, and drafting reports and design documents.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines, coordinate data collection and analysis, and contribute to projects across New England. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus and 5–7 years of experience are required.