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!

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP Environment & Infrastructure Inc., (WSP) is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering & Materials (GE&M) team in Florida. The candidate will support and manage projects in Florida and the southeast U.S., to provide geotechnical engineering services for water resources, transportation, infrastructure, landfill and mining related projects. The candidate will perform project management duties including professional engineering, technical review, project financial management, quality control, business development, policy compliance, staff coordination and mentoring. This position is in our Jacksonville, Florida office location.

Your Impact

• Provide civil / geotechnical engineering and project management and be responsible for delivering geotechnical, civil and environmental projects to WSP’s public and private sector clients
• Projects include site investigation, dams and levees design & inspection, mining infrastructure and tailings pond design, transportation, utilities, landfills, and other civil works projects.
• Supervise and lead civil / geotechnical investigation and design activities from proposal to deliverable.
• Project and budget management including resource management and quality oversight
• Technical management of multi-discipline projects, coordinating project teams, and ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
• Collaboration and participation in technical discussions with WSP team members
• Business Development and client management
• Management of project financial performance
• Mentoring and professional development of staff
• Knowledge and experience in phosphate mining industry
• Knowledge and experience with the FDOT design build process

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Geotechnical Engineering
• 10+ years of related experience in geotechnical investigation and design, preferably in the areas of dams and levees/water resources, transportation and infrastructure
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics and Florida soils and geology
• Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE in Florida
• Diverse experience in the following areas highly desired:
  o Earth dams and levees
  o Transportation and infrastructure
  o Mining (tailings management and dam design, hydraulic structures, etc.)
  o Site Closure and Construction QA/QC
• Experience with drilling, field investigations, and laboratory testing
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Possess excellent time management, planning and ability to manage and negotiate & interact with clients
• Project management experience is required; operational experience is as added plus.
• Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 25%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: JACKSONVILLE - GREENLAND RD
• All locations: US-FL-Jacksonville

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.