Lead Geotechnical Engineer

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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. Combined 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 endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Geotechnical Engineer for our geotechnical team based in Tempe, AZ
. Be involved in projects with our Civil, Ground Engineering and Materials;
Earth and Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides geotechnical engineering assistance and guidance for a geotechnical team executing small to large field programs in transportation, power, property and buildings, and mining. Tasks may include managing and providing support on diverse projects with services that include an emphasis on geohazard identification, field reconnaissance, managing subsurface investigation programs, engineering design, construction support, and geohazard monitoring and geotechnical instrumentation. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding subsurface investigations and geotechnical recommendations.

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.

• With minimal assistance, collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, soil/rock samples, surveys, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, engineering analyses of rock and soil data, and reporting.
• Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and assist with proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, geological hazards, groundwater, and slope stability to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, construction, or operating permits for commercial, industrial, building, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
• Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation systems, structures, and the incorporation of future-ready solutions with geotechnical engineering design standards.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on whether any various environmental, soil surface/subsurface, stress-bearing factors, erosion, settlement, and slope will pose a safety risk to the proposed project.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Conduct geotechnical engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design, issue, and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist with providing direction and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• 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.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior geotechnical design experience.
• Professional Engineer license in Arizona, or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• Technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including: design of deep foundations, shallow foundations, evaluating slope stability, earthquake engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, settlement of…