Geotechnical Engineering Assistant Vice President

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a **Geotechnical Engineering Assistant Vice President** for our **Geotechnical and Tunneling Team** !

This position can sit out of the following WSP offices:

+ Boston, MA
+ North Providence, RI
+ Glastonbury, CT
+ Worcester, MA
+ Shelton, CT
+ Merrimack, NH
+ Other WSP offices throughout New England can be considered.

**Job Duties**

+ Plan and lead geotechnical subsurface investigation programs
+ Lead geotechnical engineering design and analyses for bridges, buildings, tunnels, underground structures, and retaining walls under minimal supervision of senior engineers
+ Prepare/review geotechnical memoranda, data reports and design reports
+ Plan and lead field observation and special Inspection of geotechnical construction
+ Manage projects and tasks in preparation of reports and Contract Documents
+ Collaborate with other disciplines and project partners
+ Develop and coordinate geotechnical work in New England and other areas
+ Lead larger-scale geotechnical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
+ Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
+ Develop a client base for providing high level geotechnical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
+ Remain current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
+ 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.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

**Who You Are**

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or Tunneling Engineering or a closely-related field
+ 10+ years of relevant experience
+ US Professional Engineer registration
+ Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines (Structures, Civil, Environmental, and/or Planning)
+ Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards
+ Extensive experience in design and construction of highway, bridge, building, and/or underground projects
+ Extensive experience in developing Geotechnical Reports and Contract Documents
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GeoSlope, Plaxis, Settle, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SEEP/W, RockSciences Software, etc), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and other tools.
+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in work environment
+ Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work occasionally
+ Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
+ 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 in Geotechnical or Tunneling 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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**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.

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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.

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