Senior Geotechnical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Birmingham, Alabama office.

This role provides the opportunity to support a growing portfolio of projects throughout the Southeastern United States, delivering geotechnical engineering services for transportation infrastructure, power and energy facilities, and industrial/commercial developments. The selected candidate will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership, and client engagement across Alabama and the broader Southeast.

Your Impact

* Lead and perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design for:

* Transportation projects (roadways, bridges, embankments, slopes)

* Power and energy facilities (generation, substations, transmission corridors)

* Industrial and commercial site developments

* Plan, coordinate, and manage subsurface exploration programs, including drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, and field investigations.

* Prepare and oversee geotechnical engineering deliverables, including:

* Geotechnical data reports

* Interpretive reports

* Foundation and earthwork design recommendations

* Perform analyses and design for:

* Shallow and deep foundations

* Slope stability and retaining structures

* Settlement and ground improvement solutions

* Pavement and subgrade evaluations

* Provide construction-phase support, including:

* Field observations and inspections

* Design reviews and responses to RFIs

* Construction recommendations and troubleshooting

* Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate subsurface conditions and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

* Lead and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, ensuring adherence to QA/QC procedures and technical excellence.

* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across transportation, civil, environmental, and power sectors.

* Support business development, including:

* Proposal development

* Scope definition and fee estimates

* Client communication and relationship management

* Manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Who You Are

* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus (Master's preferred).

* 5 to 7+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.

* Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (Alabama or ability to obtain within 6 months).

* Demonstrated experience supporting:

* Transportation infrastructure projects

* Power/energy or utility projects

* Industrial and commercial development projects

* Experience with:

* Subsurface investigation planning and execution

* Geotechnical analysis and design

* Preparation of technical reports and contract documents

* Working knowledge of applicable industry standards (e.g., AASHTO, ASTM, FHWA).

* Ability to work independently and serve as a task or project lead.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience delivering projects in the Southeastern United States, with Alabama experience strongly preferred.

* Project management skills with experience leading teams on complex or multi-project programs.

* Client focus with experience in client management and effective project/program delivery skills.

* Possess strong verbal communication, writing, analytical, and organizational skills combined with a positive attitude and an ability to work both independently and within groups, including with technical peers across the company, client contacts, and subcontractors.

* Familiarity with state DOT requirements (e.g., ALDOT, TDOT, GDOT).

* Experience supporting power and utility clients or heavy industrial facilities.

* Experience with geotechnical software (e.g., SLIDE, LPILE, Open Ground/gINT).

* Strong understanding of regional soil and rock conditions across the Southeast.