Sr. Engineer, Geotechnical

WSB; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Company paid disability

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams from concept through construction, ensuring quality deliverables and strong client relationships. The role requires a PE license, a Civil or Structural degree, and 8–10+ years of relevant experience.

Travel and onsite office work are expected, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and drive project success. The engineer will oversee design development, cost estimation, and compliance with standards, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred (or similar degree from an accredited institution).
• 8–10+ years of progressive engineering experience in the A/E/C industry, including experience managing projects and teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Experience with CAD, GIS, LiDAR, and/or InSAR preferred.
• Experience with pavement design and pavement engineering software is preferred.
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the design and delivery of projects.
• Direct the development of project plans, technical designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide high-level technical oversight and review of calculations, models, and deliverables prepared by junior staff.
• Lead client communication, presenting technical concepts and project updates clearly and confidently.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and subconsultants to support long-term business development.
• Participate in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives across the organization.

Job description

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Senior Engineer at WSB, this role is responsible for leading the technical execution and coordination of complex projects for both public and private clients. The position oversees project development from conceptual design through construction, driving innovation, ensuring quality, and fostering strong client relationships. Serving as a technical expert, team mentor, and client liaison, the Senior Engineer plays a key role in the success of high-visibility initiatives and contributes to long-term business growth. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the design and delivery of projects.
• Direct the development of project plans, technical designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide high-level technical oversight and review of calculations, models, and deliverables prepared by junior staff.
• Lead and delegate project schedules, budgets, and resource planning to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Lead client communication, presenting technical concepts and project updates clearly and confidently.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex engineering and construction challenges with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Support strategic pursuits, including proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and subconsultants to support long-term business development.
• Participate in and contribute to quality assurance and process improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Represent the firm at industry events, public meetings, and stakeholder engagements as needed.
• Ensure project documentation, records, and design decisions are maintained accurately and consistently.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians through technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred (or similar degree from an accredited institution).
• 8–10+ years of progressive engineering experience in the A/E/C industry, including experience managing projects and teams.
• Proficiency in geotechnical engineering software, including but not limited to: MSEW, Slope/W, Slide, PLAXIS, Settle3, Seep/W, Sigma/W, SHAFT, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SNAIL, Goldnail, gINT, BoreDM, and RSLog, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigation methods, laboratory testing, and field instrumentation.
• Experience with FWD, GPR, DCP, and other evaluation tools and data interpretation (preferred).
• Experience with CAD, GIS, LiDAR, and/or InSAR preferred.
• Experience in pavement design and with pavement engineering software, including MEPDG, WinPass, FPS21, DARWin, TxCRCP-ME, WinCore, or similar tools, is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Proficiency in Revit/CAD, Bluebeam Revu.
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Experience with cloud-based design tools such as BIM 360, Projectwise and Autodesk Construction Cloud.Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment.
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.
• Travel may be required.

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part-time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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