This Opportunity
Be involved and provide leadership in projects with our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer, Assistant Vice President .
This position can sit out of the following WSP offices:
- Boston, MA
- North Providence, RI
- Glastonbury, CT
- Worcester, MA
- Shelton, CT
- Other WSP offices throughout New England can be considered.
Your Impact
- Plan and lead geotechnical subsurface investigation programs
- Lead geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers
- Prepare/review geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports
- Plan and lead field observation and special inspection of geotechnical construction
- Manage projects and tasks in preparation of reports and contract documents
- Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners
- Develop and coordinate geotechnical work in New England and other areas
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering or a closely-related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- US Professional Engineer registration
- Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines (Structures, Civil, Environmental, and/or Planning)
- Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Extensive experience in design and construction of highway, bridge, building, and/or underground projects
- Extensive experience in developing Geotechnical Reports and Contract Documents
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GeoSlope, Plaxis, Settle, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W, RockSciences Software, etc.), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and other tools.
- Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in work environment
- Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work occasionally
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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