Lead Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineer - 17411

Chicago, IL

Lead Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineer - 17411

This Opportunity

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. 

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineer for our Indianapolis, IN office (also considering Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, KS; Wichita, KS; Cleveland, OH; Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, MO office locations) to lead high profile geotechnical investigations.

Your Impact

  • Manage geotechnical investigations for infrastructure foundation designs
  • Lead temporary/initial support design for soil and rock tunnels using industry standards as well as numerical analyses
  • Execute geotechnical standard practice, develop geotechnical design and analysis strategy, including tunnel initial support design, support of excavation design, seismic design, instrumentation monitoring design, etc.
  • Interpret ground/geology conditions and develop design parameters
  • Development of geotechnical design reports/memos and Contract Documents including drawings and specifications
  • Coordinate with other disciplines and clients and attend design and progress meetings
  • Providing geotechnical support during construction
  • Supervise and provide guidance to junior engineers 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical design and project management
  • IN, IL, MI, or KS PE registration, willing to obtain PE registration in other states
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven experience in tunnel and underground structure design
  • Proven experience in geotechnical project planning, design and preparation of reports, drawings and specifications
  • Experience with business development and proposal preparation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering.
  • Relevant experience in geotechnical design with emphasis in tunnel and underground structure design
  • 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical design with emphasis in tunnel and underground structure design

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