WSP in the U.S.
Assistant Vice President, Tunnel Engineer
Join WSP in the U.S. as an Assistant Vice President, Tunnel Engineer.
Job Description WSP is currently initiating a search for a full‑time Assistant Vice President, Tunnel Engineer for our New York, NY location. The role involves leading projects with our National Geotechnical Team and contributing to a growing organization that thrives on exceeding our clients’ needs.
This engineer will provide subject‑matter technical support and leadership for multi‑site or multi‑phase projects, including due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of facilities, roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. The engineer will offer situational guidance to project managers and leaders, ensuring risk, innovation, and future‑ready opportunities are addressed. Leadership will ensure responsibilities are delivered to a high quality standard that meets or exceeds industry expectations for design, safety, and functionality.
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of major complex underground and tunneling projects, from feasibility to conceptual engineering and preliminary engineering through final design and construction.
Communicate with clients, respond to clients' requests, and attend design and progress meetings.
Coordinate technical aspects with client counterpart and teaming partners for work within the discipline on complex underground and tunneling projects.
Lead engineering analysis for the design of tunnels in soft ground, mixed conditions, and rock using various tunnel construction methods such as TBM, drill and blast, and sequential excavation method (SEM), including temporary/initial support and final lining. Apply rock and soil mechanics skills to evaluate various failure modes and develop ground support schemes.
Interpret geotechnical and geological data, characterize ground classifications, and derive engineering parameters.
Develop geotechnical design reports, memos, and contract documents including drawings and specifications.
Supervise and provide guidance to junior engineers.
Required Qualifications
Minimum M.S. degree in Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering.
Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in tunnel design and construction.
US PE registration (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Proven experience in design and construction of underground and tunneling projects, including both soft ground and rock tunnels.
Proven experience in developing contract documents for underground and tunneling projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven experience in managing technical staff to deliver quality work.
Must be a team player.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Basic First Aid and CPR training desired.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $115,000 - $205,000.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environmental markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Job Description WSP is currently initiating a search for a full‑time Assistant Vice President, Tunnel Engineer for our New York, NY location. The role involves leading projects with our National Geotechnical Team and contributing to a growing organization that thrives on exceeding our clients’ needs.
This engineer will provide subject‑matter technical support and leadership for multi‑site or multi‑phase projects, including due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of facilities, roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. The engineer will offer situational guidance to project managers and leaders, ensuring risk, innovation, and future‑ready opportunities are addressed. Leadership will ensure responsibilities are delivered to a high quality standard that meets or exceeds industry expectations for design, safety, and functionality.
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of major complex underground and tunneling projects, from feasibility to conceptual engineering and preliminary engineering through final design and construction.
Communicate with clients, respond to clients' requests, and attend design and progress meetings.
Coordinate technical aspects with client counterpart and teaming partners for work within the discipline on complex underground and tunneling projects.
Lead engineering analysis for the design of tunnels in soft ground, mixed conditions, and rock using various tunnel construction methods such as TBM, drill and blast, and sequential excavation method (SEM), including temporary/initial support and final lining. Apply rock and soil mechanics skills to evaluate various failure modes and develop ground support schemes.
Interpret geotechnical and geological data, characterize ground classifications, and derive engineering parameters.
Develop geotechnical design reports, memos, and contract documents including drawings and specifications.
Supervise and provide guidance to junior engineers.
Required Qualifications
Minimum M.S. degree in Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering.
Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in tunnel design and construction.
US PE registration (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Proven experience in design and construction of underground and tunneling projects, including both soft ground and rock tunnels.
Proven experience in developing contract documents for underground and tunneling projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven experience in managing technical staff to deliver quality work.
Must be a team player.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Basic First Aid and CPR training desired.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $115,000 - $205,000.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environmental markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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