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WSP in the U.S. · 8 hours ago

Geotechnical Engineering Lead

Shelton, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S. seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Lead for their Geotechnical and Tunneling Team. The role involves performing geotechnical engineering design and analyses, preparing technical reports, and overseeing project work from inception to completion.

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Responsibilities

Perform geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers

Prepare/draft geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities. Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners

Assist to develop and coordinate geotechnical work in New England and other areas

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, laying out installations, foundations, slopes, retaining structures, embankments, and other systems that are made or supported by soil or rock

Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, transportation systems, structures, and the implementation of future-ready solutions with geotechnical engineering design standards

Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos

Coordinate, review and approve infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses

Remain current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringCivil EngineeringDesign Software ProficiencyTechnical WritingEngineer LicenseCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingTeam CoordinationCommunication SkillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering, or a closely-related field

7 to 10 years of relevant experience

Engineer license required

Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines (Structures, Civil, and/or Environmental)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

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

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

Upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

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

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 workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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