Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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 developmentsPlan, coordinate, and manage subsurface exploration programs, including drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, and field investigations.Prepare and oversee geotechnical engineering deliverables, including:Geotechnical data reportsInterpretive reportsFoundation and earthwork design recommendationsPerform analyses and design for:Shallow and deep foundationsSlope stability and retaining structuresSettlement and ground improvement solutionsPavement and subgrade evaluationsProvide construction-phase support, including:Field observations and inspectionsDesign reviews and responses to RFIsConstruction recommendations and troubleshootingApply 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 developmentScope definition and fee estimatesClient communication and relationship managementManage 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 projectsPower/energy or utility projectsIndustrial and commercial development projectsExperience with:Subsurface investigation planning and executionGeotechnical analysis and designPreparation of technical reports and contract documentsWorking 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 ABOUT US 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. Notice To Third Party Agencies 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.