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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Antrim County, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to creating positive impacts on communities through a culture of innovation and integrity. They are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to manage and deliver project work, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality project delivery across various sectors.

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Responsibilities

The development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients across a wide range of sectors , making use of efficient working practices to provide industry leading, best value services

Effectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management

Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources

Managing, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff

Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists

Qualification

Geotechnical engineeringEngineering geologyChartered professional qualificationGeotechnical softwareEurocode 7Report writingClient liaisonProject managementTeam management

Required

Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles of either discipline

Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors

Chartered professional qualification and significant post qualification experience

Experience in the delivery of geotechnical, engineering geology and other ground engineering projects, including preparing reports to a high technical level

An understanding of client requirements and the ability to influence contract specifications

Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction

Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills

Proven previous experience of undertaking and managing: desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with the requirements of Eurocode 7 : Part 1

Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications

Familiarity and an ability to interrogate a wide range of geotechnical software for the design of civil engineering projects including deep and shallow foundations (including pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability and reinforced earthworks

The skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so

Benefits

Work-life balance

Inclusivity & Belonging

Health & Wellbeing

Flex your time

Your development

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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