Lead Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineer
Req ID 5044
Lead Geotechnical/Tunnel 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 backgrounds. That's why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Lead Geotechnical-Tunnel Engineer for our Virginia Beach, VA office. Be 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.
Your Impact
Provide oversight of instrumentation and monitoring activities for major underground civil works projects.
Perform field inspection of existing structures relative to potential ground movements and structure movements.
Provide review of geotechnical, tunnel and intrumentation & monitoring submittals.
Provide independent assurance/verification of Contractor's I&M processes for appropriate action in case of threshold limit exceedance
Develop reporting procedures and interact with designers, contractors and the owner.
Lead multi-disciplinary meetings relating to construction activities and their potential risks to existing infrastructure and the public.
Provide geotechnical support during construction of major underground civil works projects that include TBM tunneling, land reclamation, ground improvement, excavations, dewatering, and roadway widening.
Provide geotechncial and tunneling engineering services to civil works projects in the local market and nationwide.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7-10 years of geotechnical, underground and instrumentation experience
BS in Civil Engineering or related field
Virginia PE license or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid understanding of ground/structure interaction and movements resulting from various construction methods
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: VIRGINIA BEACH - BENDIX RD
All locations: US-VA-Virginia Beach
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 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a 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.
