Senior Lead Geotechnical Engineer
Company: WSP
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Lead Geotechnical Engineer
Req ID 12035
Senior Lead 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
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Lead
Geotechnical Engineer for our Portland, OR office . The following
locations will also be considered: Seattle, Redmond, Vancouver, in
WA, Boise, ID and Bend, OR . WSP USA Operates with a
Hybrid-Workplace Model. Be involved in projects with our NW Pacific
Power and Energy Team and be a part of a rapidly expanding group
that provides trusted advisor and engineer of record services to
clients in the energy sector.
Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for due
diligence, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, and
construction of energy projects in the public and private sector.
Responsibilities include the research, design, planning, and
construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water
supply systems, hydro power structures, thermal power stations,
solar and wind farms, and substations/interconnection facilities.
Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address
current and future challenges, and that documentation and
recommendations accurately account for and address risk,
innovation, and future-ready opportunities. Provides leadership
with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to
with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry
standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
Involved from project inception to completion in the management of
design and construction of energy projects that include thermal,
hydro, wind, solar and other power sources.
Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data
from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data,
subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis,
geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development,
design, and construction.
Apply high-level geotechnical engineering techniques and processes
to identify improvements for various energy project phases
involving more complex engineering work including concept
development, preliminary design, final design, procurement,
construction, and operation.
Perform professional geotechnical engineering work and conduct more
complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed
and existing site conditions, resources, facilities, water supply,
dam structures, pipelines, and power plants to determine
conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or
operating permits.
Direct the development of construction plans, specifications, and
cost estimates; construction safety, operational safety. and
phasing plans and updating facility development plans; work that
requires coordination with owners, other disciplines,
sub-consultants, and clients.
Oversees the development and implementation of
advanced/experimental technologies, monitoring devices, building
materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating
strategies to account for the safety and functionality or
end-users, vehicles, and implementing future-ready solutions with
geotechnical engineering design standards.
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.
Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering
design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering
contracts, integrated spoils and fill management plans, and
periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with
applicable Tribal, State and/or Federal regulations and sound
engineering practice and standards.
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to
discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction
challenges and programs.
Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research,
findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or
address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or
opportunities.
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.
Remain current with regulatory agencies and other bodies with
jurisdiction over embankment dams, irrigation dams, hydropower
dams, and other types of water diversion and management
structures.
Assist with the development of FERC Dam Safety, Emergency Action
Plan, and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) client compliance
programs.
Conduct on-site inspections or desktop analysis to assess existing
structures and identify and recommend appropriate changes and
improvements to operations and/or structures.
Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines,
other engineers, planners, and hydropower authorities on Tribal,
Federal, State, regional, and locally funded 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
10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering
discipline and prior structural or geotechnical design
experience.
Engineer license required (Oregon, Washington, and California
preferred, Alaska and Hawaii may also be needed).
Highly proficient with geotechnical engineering principles,
practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting
and project work-related issues.
Experienced with planning, design, and program/construction
management; including project involvement in a variety of
rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction
projects.
Strong knowledge of relevant geotechnical construction laws, codes,
regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping
requirements.
Highly proficient with making technical computations and
calculations involving the application of engineering principles,
understanding plans and specifications, and making factual
comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Experience with planning and conducting inspections and
investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of
facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and
policies.
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when
interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and
professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with
the ability to interact with clients, regulators, project managers,
and employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully 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 (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD,
CIvil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS,
HEC-HMS), Flow 3D, technology, math principles, predictive models,
spreadsheets, and 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.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to
abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment
policies.
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs
and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change
in a pressure work environment.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific
requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering.
Experience with hydro, solar, wind, and thermal projects.
Experience with ODOT and WADOT standards and specifications.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)
preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
Compensation and Benefits:
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.
Expected Salary: $104,400 - $213,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description
of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the
successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic
location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less
than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other
compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an
applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or
federal law.
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Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: 10%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: PORTLAND - 1300 SW 5TH AVE
All locations: US-ID-Boise, US-OR-Bend, US-OR-Portland,
US-WA-Redmond, US-WA-Seattle, US-WA-Vancouver
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.
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