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WSP in the U.S. · 3 days ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Consultant

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$92K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.

Contribute to if not lead the preparation of technical reports and presentations.

Assist with providing direction and technical guidance to junior staff.

Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, soil/rock samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices.

Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis of rock and soil environmental data, and reporting.

Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and assist with proposed and existing site conditions.

Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies.

Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals.

Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on safety risks.

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations.

Conduct geotechnical engineering studies and surveys.

Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations.

Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualification

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Geotechnical EngineeringEngineering DesignProfessional LicensureTraining SkillsProject ManagementScope PreparationProposal PreparationLaboratory TestingData InterpretationTechnical WritingReport PreparationConstruction InspectionRegulatory ComplianceRecord-KeepingGrading PlansConstruction DrawingsInstrumentationMonitoring MethodsSafety PoliciesProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailResults OrientationSelf-LeadershipTime ManagementAdaptabilityCompliance AdherenceSafety Consciousness

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior geotechnical design experience.

Engineer in Training and ability to obtain professional licensure in California within one year.

Technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including: geotechnical explorations, site characterization, design of deep foundations, shallow foundations, evaluating slope stability, earthquake engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

Sound understanding of the disciplines of rock and soil mechanics to investigate subsurface and geologic conditions to design and build stable cut and fill slopes, foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades.

Ability to effectively help senior personnel train entry level employees on how to adequately complete geotechnical explorations, data acquisition, site characterization, analysis, and reporting.

Proficiency with determining appropriate scope of services and preparing scope and fee proposals for small to medium sized geotechnical projects.

Familiar with different geotechnical exploration methods.

Experience with coordinating and overseeing various drilling and sampling techniques and competent in logging soil and rock samples.

Experience with assigning geotechnical laboratory testing and interpreting results, including shear strength determination.

Experience with performing conventional geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, and bearing capacity, and experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., SLIDE, Settle3, SlopeW, SeepW, LPILE, Plaxis, FLAC).

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

Strong and demonstrated technical writing abilities.

Ability to independently prepare geotechnical reports, technical memorandums, and/or letters with moderate to minimal assistance.

Proficiency with office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

Experience with preparing and understanding grading plans and earthworks related construction drawings and construction specifications.

Experience with performing construction quality assurance inspection and testing including excavations, soil type recognition, fill placement and compaction, slope and channel armoring, surface and subsurface drainage installations, concrete.

Experience with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring methods and subsequent data acquisition and interpretation.

Experience managing small to medium sized projects.

Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

Knowledge of relevant remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.

Travel will be required to support geotechnical explorations and other field work and will likely include multiple day projects that require overnight stay. Overall project related travel is expected to be 25% but will vary depending on project-specific requirements.