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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Geotechnical Engineer | 20+ Years

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an industry-leading,

Associate Principal

or

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

to expand and develop our

geotechnical engineering practice

companywide.

If you are enthusiastic about investigating and solving problems, applying engineering judgment beyond codes, and mentoring future forensic geotechnical engineers, we want you on our team!

This position may be based in any WJE office across the continental United States:

www.wje.com/offices .

Responsibilities:

Project management: client development, project scoping, team management, schedule and budget oversight, client expectation management

Technical leadership: applying sound engineering judgment, understanding codes and practices, collaborating across disciplines, handling forensic, problem-solving, and remediation projects, preparing client deliverables, reviewing work, and conducting field work

Mentorship: fostering knowledge sharing and career development within the team

Contributing to practice growth: engaging with clients, sharing knowledge internally, and participating in industry organizations

Qualifications:

Licensed Geotechnical Engineer in relevant state(s)

Master’s or PhD in geotechnical engineering or related field

20+ years of relevant experience (25+ preferred), with expertise in soil conditions, foundation design, investigation methods, remedial measures, slope stability, and settlement issues

Self-motivated with a problem-solving approach

Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements: Must meet physical demands including travel, field observations, working at heights and in hazardous environments, operating equipment, lifting up to 50 lbs., and driving.

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits: WJE offers a collaborative culture, comprehensive benefits, and a total compensation package with competitive salary, variable performance-based earnings, health plans, 401(k), professional development, and more. The estimated starting salary range is $128,550 - $214,250.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.

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