WSP in the U.S. · 1 month ago
Assistant Vice President, Geotechnical Engineering
30 North Lasalle Street, Chicago, IL, 60602, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWSP is a leading engineering firm seeking an Assistant Vice President, Geotechnical Engineering for their Chicago office. The successful candidate will provide technical support and leadership in geotechnical engineering, overseeing infrastructure projects and ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.
AssociationBankingE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, soil/water/sludge/rock samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction
Apply high-level geotechnical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex infrastructure and engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation
Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, slope stability, and operations to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, construction , or operating permits for commercial, industrial, building, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects
Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients
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
Oversees the development and implementation of 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
Lead larger-scale geotechnical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees
Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities
Develop a client base for providing high level geotechnical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Remain current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices
Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities
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
Assist WSP in attracting the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity, and invites broad, creative thinking including crafting a more attractive place to work, to help the business grow and thrive
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and geotechnical design
Professional Engineer license in Illinois required (multi-state preferred)
Highly proficient with geotechnical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
Highly proficient with infrastructure design
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects
Strong knowledge of relevant construction laws, codes, regulations, permitting, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
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 (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, gINT, OpenGround, Leapfrog, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and 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
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master of Science degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Client relationships in and around the Chicago metropolitan area
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired
Company
WSP in the U.S.
What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
WSP in the U.S. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2023-05-11
The Globe and Mail
2023-03-10
The Globe and Mail
2022-08-16
Company data provided by crunchbase