This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Consultant, Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer for our Virginia Beach, VA office.
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
- 7-10 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 Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
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