WSP

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

WSP • $85K — $110K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus (Master's preferred)
  • 5 to 7+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Experience in transportation infrastructure, power/energy, and commercial development projects
  • Proficiency in subsurface investigation and geotechnical analysis and design
  • Familiarity with industry standards (AASHTO, ASTM, FHWA)
  • Strong ability to work independently and lead projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead geotechnical engineering analyses and design for transportation, power, and commercial projects
  • Coordinate subsurface exploration programs, including drilling and sampling
  • Prepare and oversee geotechnical deliverables: data and interpretive reports, foundation recommendations
  • Perform design evaluations for foundations, slope stability, and ground solutions
  • Provide construction-phase support through field observations and inspections
  • Evaluate subsurface conditions and offer practical engineering solutions
  • Mentor junior engineers while ensuring technical excellence

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful projects
  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Support for business development and client engagement
  • Flexible work arrangements to handle various assignments
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Birmingham, Alabama office.This role provides the opportunity to support a growing portfolio of projects throughout the Southeastern United States, delivering geotechnical engineering services for transportation infrastructure, power and energy facilities, and industrial/commercial developments. The selected candidate will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership, and client engagement across Alabama and the broader Southeast.
Your Impact
  • Lead and perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design for:
    • Transportation projects (roadways, bridges, embankments, slopes)
    • Power and energy facilities (generation, substations, transmission corridors)
    • Industrial and commercial site developments
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage subsurface exploration programs, including drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, and field investigations.
  • Prepare and oversee geotechnical engineering deliverables, including:
    • Geotechnical data reports
    • Interpretive reports
    • Foundation and earthwork design recommendations
  • Perform analyses and design for:
    • Shallow and deep foundations
    • Slope stability and retaining structures
    • Settlement and ground improvement solutions
    • Pavement and subgrade evaluations
  • Provide construction-phase support, including:
    • Field observations and inspections
    • Design reviews and responses to RFIs
    • Construction recommendations and troubleshooting
  • Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate subsurface conditions and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, ensuring adherence to QA/QC procedures and technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across transportation, civil, environmental, and power sectors.
  • Support business development, including:
    • Proposal development
    • Scope definition and fee estimates
    • Client communication and relationship management
  • Manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Who You Are
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus (Master's preferred).
  • 5 to 7+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (Alabama or ability to obtain within 6 months).
  • Demonstrated experience supporting:
    • Transportation infrastructure projects
    • Power/energy or utility projects
    • Industrial and commercial development projects
  • Experience with:
    • Subsurface investigation planning and execution
    • Geotechnical analysis and design
    • Preparation of technical reports and contract documents
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry standards (e.g., AASHTO, ASTM, FHWA).
  • Ability to work independently and serve as a task or project lead.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience delivering projects in the Southeastern United States, with Alabama experience strongly preferred.
  • Project management skills with experience leading teams on complex or multi-project programs.
  • Client focus with experience in client management and effective project/program delivery skills.
  • Possess strong verbal communication, writing, analytical, and organizational skills combined with a positive attitude and an ability to work both independently and within groups, including with technical peers across the company, client contacts, and subcontractors.
  • Familiarity with state DOT requirements (e.g., ALDOT, TDOT, GDOT).
  • Experience supporting power and utility clients or heavy industrial facilities.
  • Experience with geotechnical software (e.g., SLIDE, LPILE, OpenGround/gINT).
  • Strong understanding of regional soil and rock conditions across the Southeast.


About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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