Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Portland. This role involves developing and supervising geotechnical investigations, performing complex analyses for transportation infrastructure, and preparing detailed reports. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of engineering, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and financial stability. If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering.
• Professional Engineer Registration required.
• Knowledge of seismic design specifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise geotechnical investigations for transportation projects.
• Perform analyses and design for foundations and retaining systems.
• Prepare geotechnical memoranda and reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Tunnel Engineering

Foundation Design

Numerical Analysis

Field Work

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Ensoft

Itasca

Rocscience

Bentley

MicroStation

GIS Systems

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Los Angeles-CA, San Diego-CA, Irvine-CA, or Portland-OR Offices. Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling National Business Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Developing and supervising geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs for transportation infrastructure project
• Performing geotechnical analyses and design of shallow and deep foundations, embankments/cuts, and earth retaining systems for transportation/water/energy projects
• Performing numerical analysis for complex underground projects
• Preparing geotechnical memoranda and reports
• Developing geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plan
• Providing design services during construction
  
  
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering field
• Professional Engineer Registration
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in geotechnical engineering
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis
• Familiar with seismic design specifications and requirements
• Proven Experience using engineering software from commercially available developers (i.e. Ensoft, Itasca, Rocscience, Bentley)
• Experience with MicroStation and GIS systems
  
  
  

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $120,000 - $135,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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