Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer - 16107

New York, NY

Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer - 16107

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer for our New York, NY office.

Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical and Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

This opportunity provides geotechnical engineering assistance and guidance 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.  Tasks include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of facilities, roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment.  Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

  • Development and management of subsurface investigation and laboratory testing program
  • Execute geotechnical standard practice, develop geotechnical design and analysis strategy for transportation/transit projects, foundation design, retaining wall design, embankment design, support of excavation design, seismic design using geotechnical engineering software such as SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, LPILE, GROUP, DEEPEX, ct-Shoring, GRLWEAP, PLAXIS, PHASE2, FLAC, PROSHAKE, etc.
  • Provide geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports, and Contract Documents.
  • Providing geotechnical support during construction

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of local New York geotechnical experience
  • BS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis
  • NYS PE license
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven experience in NYC area geotechnical practice and geology

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis 
     
    Compensation and Benefits:

    WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits 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. 

    Expected Salary: $70,000 - $106,400

    WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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