Analysis Skills, Audio Engineering, Bridge Building, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Drilling, Geotechnical Engineering, Leadership, Multitasking, Pharmacovigilance, Process Improvement, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Roadway Construction, Safety/Work Safety, Shaft/Tunnel Construction, Subsurface/Underground Exploration
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Virginia Beach, VA office!
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Lead and perform geotechnical engineering analysis and design for infrastructure projects around the country and locally, including work for tunnels, bridge & building foundations, highways, slopes and embankments.
- Plan and manage subsurface investigations for roadway, bridge, tunnel and building projects, and subsequently prepare various types of geotechnical reports including, baseline reports, interpretive reports and data reports.
- Manage various levels of geotechnical and underground staff.
- Apply high-level geotechnical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Apply sound engineering judgement on geotechnical and underground portions of construction projects to provide meaningful design and construction reviews and inspections.
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for underground and foundation aspects of infrastructure projects.
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, drillers, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to prepare competitive proposals for a wide range of WSP proposals.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus
- 10+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering
- United States PE registration with the ability to obtain various state licensures via reciprocity
- 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
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering.
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