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Lead Geotechnical/Tunnel EngineerReq ID 17411Lead Geotechnical/Tunnel EngineerWho We AreAt 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 OpportunityBe involved in projects with our Geotechnical and 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 Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineer for our Indianapolis, IN office (also considering Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, KS; Wichita, KS; Cleveland, OH; Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, MO office locations) to lead high profile geotechnical investigations.Your Impact
Manage geotechnical investigations for infrastructure foundation designs
Lead temporary/initial support design for soil and rock tunnels using industry standards as well as numerical analyses
Execute geotechnical standard practice, develop geotechnical design and analysis strategy, including tunnel initial support design, support of excavation design, seismic design, instrumentation monitoring design, etc.
Interpret ground/geology conditions and develop design parameters
Development of geotechnical design reports/memos and Contract Documents including drawings and specifications
Coordinate with other disciplines and clients and attend design and progress meetings
Providing geotechnical support during construction
Supervise and provide guidance to junior engineers
Who You AreRequired Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering
7-10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical design and project management
IN, IL, MI, or KS PE registration, willing to obtain PE registration in other states
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven experience in tunnel and underground structure design
Proven experience in geotechnical project planning, design and preparation of reports, drawings and specifications
Experience with business development and proposal preparation
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering.
Relevant experience in geotechnical design with emphasis in tunnel and underground structure design
10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical design with emphasis in tunnel and underground structure design
#LI-LD1Additional 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: 20%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: CHICAGO - 30 N LASALLE ST
All locations: US-IL-Chicago, US-IN-Indianapolis, US-KS-Kansas City, US-KS-Wichita, US-MI-Detroit, US-MN-Minneapolis, US-MO-St Louis, US-OH-Cleveland
About WSPWSP 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.comWSP 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.
