Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager

Overview

Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager role at WSP in the U.S.

Our Business:
We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. We have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager for our Merrimack, NH office. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Geotechnical Engineering Team as part of the Earth & Environment Group. The expectation is to work full-time in the Merrimack, NH office either in-person or on a hybrid schedule. Alternative office locations include Eliot, ME;
Portland, ME;
Chelmsford, MA;
Worchester, MA; or Boston, MA.

This position includes opportunities to contribute to a variety of projects such as foundations, soil & rock slopes, and retaining walls related to transportation (bridge and highway), pipelines, dams, mining, buildings, and private development. The ideal candidate will have education, engineering, and management experience in geotechnical & geologic projects across the United States with a focus on New England. This lead position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced team delivering geotechnical, geological, and civil engineering solutions.

The work entails office-related tasks including engineering and project management, and hands-on field activities, with a requirement to deliver quality that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, accuracy, and functionality.

• Provide senior geotechnical/geological engineering review and technical assistance for evaluations, design, report preparation, contract document development, and construction of projects involving soil and rock mechanics; geohazards; soil/structure interaction; subsurface exploration and field testing programs; laboratory testing; geophysical methods; foundations for transportation structures; slope stability; retaining walls, excavation support systems, dewatering systems, instrumentation systems, pavement systems and earthwork operations.
• Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from field work, soil/rock samples, surveys and LiDAR, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geologic and geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Apply high-level geotechnical/geological engineering techniques to identify improvements for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, design/build partnerships, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Proficiency with rock mass characterization and rock and soil logging processes.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans and update layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Involved from proposal to project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, laying out installations, foundations, slopes, retaining structures, embankments, and other soil/rock-based systems.
• Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies for safety and functionality of end-users and transportation systems.
• Lead larger-scale geotechnical/geological projects, ensuring team clarity on tasks, preparing and overseeing budgets, monitoring hours and expenses, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
• Work with cross-functional teams on engineering projects involving multiple sectors, clients, regulators, and project sites.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, design plans and specifications, standby plans and contracts, and periodic construction inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and sound engineering practice.
• Interact with public or private entities to discuss engineering/construction challenges and programs.
• Prepare documents and review those prepared by junior staff, including drawings, specifications, work plans, calculations, and cost estimates; ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Prepare data visualizations and accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for interpretation or presentation of data and analyses.
• Lead development of client…