Birmingham, Alabama, United States · On-site
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 Sou…
Skills: Geotechnical Engineering Analysis, Subsurface Exploration, Foundation Design, Slope Stability Analysis, Technical Report Writing
Birmingham, Alabama, United States · On-site
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer for our Birmingham, Alabama office. Take part in providing local geotechnical engineering assistance for the design, develop…
Skills: Geotechnical Engineering, Subsurface Investigation, Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, Technical Writing
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$41/hr
This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) IV/ Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Columbia, MD office. The desired candidate will serve as a Cons…
Skills: Site Inspection, Construction Management, Material Testing, Road and Bridge Construction, Project Documentation
Meridian, Idaho, United States · On-site
$120k–$213k/yr
This Opportunity WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is currently initiating a search for a Lead Generation Mechanical Engineer. The ideal candidate will be in Boise, ID; Honolulu, HI; Virginia Beach, VA; or Huntsville, …
Skills: Mechanical Piping Design, Power Generation Design, P&ID Development, Stress Analysis, Equipment Selection
Austin, Texas, United States · On-site
WSP is currently initiating a search for a High Voltage Substation Inspector. This position may be up to 100% travel. WSP will provide mobilization to and from the project. Work will be conducted in the Austin, Texas are…
Skills: Field Inspection, Construction Compliance, Technical Reporting, Data Analysis, Risk Assessment
Meridian, Idaho, United States · On-site
$120k–$213k/yr
This Opportunity WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is currently initiating a search for a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate will be located in Boise, ID; Honolulu, HI; Virginia Beach, VA; or Hunt…
Skills: Substation Design, Electrical Engineering, Medium Voltage Power Distribution, Grounding Grid Design, Protection and Relaying
Meridian, Idaho, United States · On-site
$120k–$213k/yr
This Opportunity WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate will be located in Boise, ID; Honolulu, HI; Virginia Beach, VA; or Huntsville AL; …
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, Low Voltage Systems, Medium Voltage Systems, NEC
Meridian, Idaho, United States · On-site
$120k–$213k/yr
This Opportunity WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is currently initiating a search for a Lead Generation Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate will be located in Boise, ID; Honolulu, HI; Virginia Beach, VA; or Hunt…
Skills: Power Generation Design, Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, System Protection and Control, Load Analysis
Tampa, Florida, United States · On-site
This Opportunity WSP USA, Inc. is currently seeking a talented and motivated Pipeline Engineer to join us. This position is based in either our Tampa, FL or Houston, TX office. We are looking for an individual who is pas…
Skills: Pipeline Design, Hydraulic Loss Calculations, Pipe Sizing, Material Selection, Pipeline Alignment
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an On-call Surveyor for our Columbus, OH office. Be involved in projects with our Oil and Gas Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s…
Skills: Survey Fundamentals, Topographical Surveys, Construction Staking, As-built Surveys, Line Locating
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Survey Technician for our Columbus, OH office. Be involved in projects with our Oil and Gas Team and be a part of a growing organization that m…
Skills: Land Surveying, GPS Surveys, Topographical Survey, Construction Staking, Trimble Survey Gear
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
This Opportunity WSP USA Inc is currently seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to work out of our office in Chicago, Illinois. The following locations will also be considered: Indianapolis, IN, Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, O…
Skills: Pipeline Design, Stress Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Route Selection
Tampa, Florida, United States · On-site
This Opportunity WSP USA Inc is currently seeking a Lead Pipeline Engineer to work out of our office in Tampa, FL, Boston, MA, Kansas City, MO, Detroit, MI, East Chicago, IN or Houston, Texas. The candidate in this role …
Skills: Pipeline Design, Stress Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Route Selection
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$108k–$116k/yr
This Opportunity WSP is currently searching for a Survey Project Manager to join our Geomatics Surveying Team out of our Boston, MA location. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals managing a wide variety o…
Skills: Project Management, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Field Staff Coordination, Office Staff Direction
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can…
Skills: Project Control, Cost Control, Progress Measurement, Change Management, Project Scheduling
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$122k–$170k/yr
This Opportunity 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…
Skills: Structured Cabling Design, Project Management, Revit, Microsoft Office, Client Relationship Management
Tampa, Florida, United States · On-site
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Consultant Structural Engineer for our Tampa, FL office. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization th…
Skills: Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Writing, Project Management, RAM Concept
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can…
Skills: Cost & Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Cost Planning, Procurement
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · Hybrid
This Opportunity Come be a part of a roadway design group that has a great mix of emerging professionals and senior design engineers/project managers. Be involved in projects with our Civil Team and be a part of a growin…
Skills: Roadway Design, Project Management, Geometric Studies, Drainage Design, Construction Staging
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
This Opportunity WSP is currently searching for a Professional Land Surveyor to join our Geomatics Surveying Team. This position in open to multiple locations including our Charlotte, NC, Mooresville, NC, Asheville, NC, …
Skills: Land Surveying, Boundary Determination, Project Management, QA/QC Review, Budgeting
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Lead geotechnical engineering analyses and design for transportation, power, and industrial projects across the Southeastern United States. Manage subsurface exploration programs and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus and 5 to 7+ years of relevant experience. Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or be able to obtain licensure in Alabama within six months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals. Together let’s unlock potential everywhere. #WeAreWSP
Offices: 1600, boul. René-Lévesque ouest, 11e étage, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1P9, CA
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals. Together let’s unlock potential everywhere. #WeAreWSP
Offices: 1600, boul. René-Lévesque ouest, 11e étage, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1P9, CA
