Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - 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.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for our Reno office.   Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will provide geotechnical engineering and project management and be responsible for delivering projects to WSP’s public and private sector clients.  Projects generally include mining, earthen dams, transportation, and other civil works projects.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.  We offer an extremely varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals.  Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Your Impact

• Will provide engineering and project management and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to WSP’s public and private sector clients. Projects include transportation, commercial, power, water and mining.
• Technical management and direction of site investigations and preparing technical reports
• Project and budget management including resource management and oversight of project staff
• Managing and coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
• Collaboration and participation in technical discussions with team members.
• Participate in proposal efforts
• Will travel to project sites, mostly in Arizona.  Approximately 30% overnight

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering, MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
• Arizona PE license or the ability to achieve within 6 months
• 12 years + relevant professional civil/geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience in two or more of the following areas:

  - Transportation

  - Commercial

  - Power

  - Water

  - Mining/Mine design (tailings and heap leach)

  - Foundations

  - Earthen dams

  - Drilling, field investigations and laboratory testing

•  Good communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Ability to pursue and develop clients in the public or private sectors
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites mostly in Arizona

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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