WSP in the U.S.
Geotechnical Engineering Team Leader
WSP in the U.S., Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Overview
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Geotechnical Engineering Team Leader
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WSP in the U.S. This opportunity provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include researching, designing, concept development, planning, and construction of facilities, roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. The role involves providing guidance to project managers and managers to address current and future challenges, and ensuring documentation and recommendations account for risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. It also includes leading to ensure responsibilities are delivered to standards that meet or exceed industry requirements for design, safety, and functionality.
Responsibilities
Provide oversight in 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 to identify improvements for infrastructure projects across concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and conduct complex investigations and inspections of site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, slope stability, and operations to ensure conformance with applicable rules and permits.
Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety and phasing plans, and update infrastructure layouts coordinating with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Manage design and construction of infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, grading, drainage, installations, foundations, slopes, retaining structures, and embankments.
Oversee development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, materials, modeling techniques, and operating strategies to ensure safety and functionality and to enable future-ready solutions with geotechnical design standards.
Lead large geotechnical projects, manage budgets, monitor hours and expenses, supervise subcontractors and staff, and ensure satisfactory performance.
Assist with engineering reviews of permit applications, plans and specifications, standby plans, contracts, and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and sound engineering practice.
Meet with public or private entities or individuals to discuss engineering and construction challenges and programs.
Ensure technical reports and presentations communicate research, findings, and recommendations to address design or construction issues or opportunities.
Develop a client base for high-level geotechnical services and identify additional business development opportunities.
Mentor staff to support growth and professional development; remain current in geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines on funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposals and business development opportunities.
Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline.
10+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
Highly proficient with geotechnical engineering principles, design/build processes, and permitting considerations.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure design and experience with planning, design, and program/construction management across rehabilitation, reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.
Knowledge of construction laws, codes, regulations, permitting, compliance, and record-keeping.
Ability to perform technical calculations, interpret plans/specifications, and compare to applicable regulations.
Experience with inspections and investigations related to facilities or structures, applying regulations and policies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership with the ability to guide mid- to senior-level team members and maintain QA/QC standards.
Proficiency with technical writing, software tools (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), and data analysis.
Experience delivering complex technical deliverables and reports; strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient task completion.
Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP policies.
Flexibility to accommodate project schedules and travel as required.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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Join to apply for the
Geotechnical Engineering Team Leader
role at
WSP in the U.S. This opportunity provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include researching, designing, concept development, planning, and construction of facilities, roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. The role involves providing guidance to project managers and managers to address current and future challenges, and ensuring documentation and recommendations account for risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. It also includes leading to ensure responsibilities are delivered to standards that meet or exceed industry requirements for design, safety, and functionality.
Responsibilities
Provide oversight in 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 to identify improvements for infrastructure projects across concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and conduct complex investigations and inspections of site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, slope stability, and operations to ensure conformance with applicable rules and permits.
Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety and phasing plans, and update infrastructure layouts coordinating with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Manage design and construction of infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, grading, drainage, installations, foundations, slopes, retaining structures, and embankments.
Oversee development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, materials, modeling techniques, and operating strategies to ensure safety and functionality and to enable future-ready solutions with geotechnical design standards.
Lead large geotechnical projects, manage budgets, monitor hours and expenses, supervise subcontractors and staff, and ensure satisfactory performance.
Assist with engineering reviews of permit applications, plans and specifications, standby plans, contracts, and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and sound engineering practice.
Meet with public or private entities or individuals to discuss engineering and construction challenges and programs.
Ensure technical reports and presentations communicate research, findings, and recommendations to address design or construction issues or opportunities.
Develop a client base for high-level geotechnical services and identify additional business development opportunities.
Mentor staff to support growth and professional development; remain current in geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines on funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposals and business development opportunities.
Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline.
10+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
Highly proficient with geotechnical engineering principles, design/build processes, and permitting considerations.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure design and experience with planning, design, and program/construction management across rehabilitation, reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.
Knowledge of construction laws, codes, regulations, permitting, compliance, and record-keeping.
Ability to perform technical calculations, interpret plans/specifications, and compare to applicable regulations.
Experience with inspections and investigations related to facilities or structures, applying regulations and policies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership with the ability to guide mid- to senior-level team members and maintain QA/QC standards.
Proficiency with technical writing, software tools (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), and data analysis.
Experience delivering complex technical deliverables and reports; strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient task completion.
Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP policies.
Flexibility to accommodate project schedules and travel as required.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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