Senior 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 seeking an experienced Senior Level Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to work within our Engineered Construction service line executing a wide range of projects related to transportation, industrial/commercial, and government sectors. Position would include business development and client management, project and program management, and technical execution of projects (>$250k) related to roadways and railways, levees and dams, industrial/commercial development, and government services. Work Location: Role would be based in our Nashville, Tennessee location.

Your Impact

The successful candidate should be flexible in assignments, willing to travel periodically, and eager to learn. Technical services work areas include:

• Leadership of projects, and business development efforts with geotechnical / materials focus for various clients and sectors
• Coordination with clients to define work programs and budgets, provided leadership and strategy including general oversight and planning, and project management
• Support staff development through mentoring
• Develop and enhance key client relationships and would serve as a primary company and contact on projects
• Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of a project including safety, scope development, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control and cash management
• Coordinate work efforts and provide senior review of work performed
• Manage and deliver quality projects safely, on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Masters in Geotechnical is preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in geotechnical projects
• Project management and/or business development experience is strongly preferred
• Licensed Tennessee Professional engineer is required
• Must have strong oral/written communication skills and ability to work well in teams
• Knowledge of geotechnical software (slope stability, settlement, deep foundations, finite element modeling, etc.) preferred
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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