Geotechnical Engineer - Tunneling

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical Engineer!

This position will sit out of our Houston, TX office.

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis and design for infrastructure projects around the country and locally, including work for tunnels, bridge & building foundations, highways, slopes and embankments.
• Plan and manage subsurface investigations for roadway, bridge, tunnel and building projects, and subsequently prepare various types of geotechnical reports including, baseline reports, interpretive reports and data reports.  
• Apply high-level geotechnical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Apply sound engineering judgement on geotechnical and underground portions of construction projects to provide meaningful design and construction reviews and inspections.  
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for underground and foundation aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Participate in cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, drillers, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to prepare competitive proposals for a wide range of WSP proposals.
• Perform geotechnical logging, observation, field inspections, instrumentation installation monitoring, etc. 
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus
• 3+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering

• 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

• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Proven experience in Texas area geotechnical practice and geology
• Proven experience with TxDOT and Design Build projects
• Computer/Software Skills; Geotechnical: GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, SIGMA/W, &QUAKE), LPILE, GROUP, SNAIL, SHAFT, MSEW, PLAXIS, DeepEX, Slides, gINT.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering focus
• Texas PE registration 
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
   

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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are