Lead Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer

　　Req ID 17533

　　Lead Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer

　　Who We Are

　　At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

　　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.

　　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. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

　　WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer for our Austin, TX Office.

　　Your Impact

　　Planning, estimating, and conducting subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs in soil and rock

　　Capable of using commercially available geotechnical software

　　Perform Pavement Design and Pavement Management

　　Manage projects or geotechnical tasks, manage subconsultants

　　Communicate with with clients, respond to clients' requests, and attend design and progress meetings

　　Development and management of subsurface investigation and laboratory testing program

　　Execute geotechnical standard practice, develop geotechnical design and analysis strategy for transportation/transit projects, foundation design, retaining wall design, tunnel initial support design, support of excavation design, seismic design, instrumentation monitoring design, etc.

　　Development of plans and specifications related to geotechnical, underground and foundation engineering

　　Providing geotechnical support during construction

　　Perform and/or observe field and logging to soil/rock borings as required

　　Who You Are

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelors degree in Geotechnical Engineering

　　7-10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical design and construction

　　Texas PE registration

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills

　　Proven experience in Texas area geotechnical practice and geology

　　Proven experience with TxDOT and Design Build projects

　　Proven experience in geotechnical project planning, design and preparation of reports, drawings and specifications

　　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

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master’s Degree in Engineering.

　　40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

　　Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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　　Additional Requirements

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

　　Travel Required: 10%

　　Job Status: Regular

　　Employee Type: Full

　　Primary Location: AUSTIN - MOPAC EXPY

　　All locations: US-TX-Austin

　　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. www.wsp.com

　　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 you ready to get started?

　　WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

　　The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

　　NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

　　WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.