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Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Employer
WSP
Location
Minneapolis
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Construction
Role
Engineer
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Lead Geotechnical Engineer with 7+ years of experience for our St. Louis, Kansas City, MO or Minneapolis, MN office. Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical and Tunneling Technical Excellence Center 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 and tunnel beneath the earth. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! The successful candidate will be involved in infrastructure projects in the Central region and projects across the US. The position requires an effective team player who can work cooperatively to provide engineering services to its clients on design and construction projects. Your Impact Serve as lead geotechnical engineer for subsurface exploration programs, design of foundations, retaining walls, tunnel, trenchless, and other geotechnical projects in St. Louis, and other infrastructure (highway/railroad, water/wastewater, etc.) and building projects throughout Missouri and surrounding states. Help lead the growth, innovation, and project delivery related to underground construction projects and client success for WSP's Geotechnical and Tunneling Technical Excellence Center. Lead geotechnical engineering projects, including the execution of design-build and design-bid-build projects with a multi-disciplinary team from across the country. Lead business development, proposals, and client interviews; represent WSP at conferences/workshops as a technical lead. Develop new client relationships and enhance existing ones, including winning new work. Collaborate with the regional, district, and local office leaders to strategically drive the business, manage project performance, oversee overhead expenditures, and meet operational metrics. Assist WSP in attracting the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity, and invites broad, creative thinking, including crafting a more attractive place to work, to help the business grow and thrive Develop plans, specifications, memoranda, special provisions, contract documents, and cost estimates. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience related to geotechnical engineering, including business development, analysis, and design Experience interpreting geotechnical data reports and providing geotechnical interpretive reports and/or geotechnical baseline reports Ability to read, understand, and develop plans and specifications Extensive working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials Previous experience related to a presentation of technical topics to clients Excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to manage complex budgets and schedules 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 A registered engineer in Missouri or another U.S. State. Candidate must be able to legally work in the US on a full-time permanent basis. Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Construction inspection experience related to underground construction.

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