Sr. Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer - 16805

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer for our San Francisco, CA 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.

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!

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

• Planning, estimating, and conducting subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs in soil and rock
• Performing geotechnical analyses and design of shallow and deep foundations, embankments/cuts, and earth retaining systems for transit/transportation projects
• Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports
• Providing geotechnical support during construction
• Having experiences of using commercially available geotechnical software (i.e. Ensoft, Geoslope, PLAXIS, Rocscience)

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of geotechnical experience
• BS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis
• CA PE license
• 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP"s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications 

• Local Bay Area geotechnical experience
• MS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of CAD and GIS systems

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. 

Expected Salary: $105,000 - $120,000

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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