Geotechnical Engineer

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking a self‑starter Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer to be an integral part of expanding and developing our geotechnical engineering practice
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If you are enthusiastic about investigating and solving problems, applying your engineering judgment beyond the strict application of the codes, and being a part of a niche, multidisciplinary team of forensic engineers – we want you on our team!

This opportunity may be based in any of the following WJE offices:
Atlanta (Duluth, GA);
Austin, TX;
Chicago, IL (Downtown);
Dallas (Irving, TX);
Denver (Golden, CO);
New York, NY (Midtown);
Northbrook, IL (Company HQ);
Princeton, NJ;
San Francisco (Emeryville, CA).

• Technical project execution
  , including performing and leading others in hands‑on field work, diagnostic testing, and construction administration; combining a first‑principles approach and creative problem‑solving with a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the geotechnical engineering subject‑matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects, including forensics, problem‑solving, and remediation challenges related to buildings and/or infrastructure;
  
  and preparing technically excellent client deliverables.

• Day‑to‑day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; jumping in to help where needed; training and mentoring teammates; providing high‑quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate.

• Project management
  , including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, negotiating changes to scope, and managing client expectations and deliverables.

• Contributions to geotechnical engineering practice and company‑wide objectives
  , including fostering genuine client relationships inside and outside of WJE; collaborating with other WJE SMEs for in‑house knowledge‑sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry‑related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees.

• Licensed Geotechnical Engineer in relevant state(s).

• Master's degree or PhD in geotechnical engineering or related field.

• Minimum ten years of relevant geotechnical engineering industry experience, with demonstrated expertise in geotechnical engineering applications across various soil conditions, including but not limited to: design and performance evaluation of foundations for various structure types (including deep foundations); hands‑on investigation and testing methods to diagnose distressed conditions; underpinning, ground improvement, and other remedial measures for distressed buildings and other structures; slope stability and earth retention;
  
  and settlement issues.

• Dedicated self‑starter
  , motivated to contribute to the growth of an expanding consulting practice based on a "principles first" problem‑solving approach.

• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites.

• Ability to perform field observations and take soil samples and data measurements (e.g., log borings, piezometers, inclinometers, etc.).

• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes.

• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and…