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Westwood Professional Services · 11 hours ago

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join their renewables and power delivery team. The successful applicant will assist senior geotechnical staff with project work involving various aspects of geotechnical engineering related to renewable energy projects and power-related projects.

Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
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Responsibilities

Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports
Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials
Complete or assist with geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, and settlement analyses
Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to work assignments
Participate in preparation of proposals, bid documents, construction drawings and design reports

Qualification

Geotechnical engineeringGeotechnical testingSlope stability softwareMS OfficeTechnical writingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTime managementFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from an ABET accredited college
Minimum 2 years of related work experience
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, geotechnical testing, and general civil/geotechnical engineering design and construction practices
Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Detailed documentation focus and sound technical writing skills
Flexibility to travel/work in the field for extended periods and can work outdoors in all weather conditions and various terrains associated with construction projects
Works well in a fast-paced environment
Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English
Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details
Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred

Geotechnical experience on power-related projects a plus
Familiarity with slope stability software (GeoStudio), pile design software (LPile), and other geotechnical software a plus
Knowledge of Auto CAD Civil3D would also be an asset

Company

Westwood Professional Services

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Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.

H1B Sponsorship

Westwood Professional Services 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)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (10)
2021 (12)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$13.51M
2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M

Leadership Team

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Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
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Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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