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This Opportunity

WSP has a new opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Engineering Geologist or Geological Engineer to join the Geotechnical Engineering Team in our Merrimack, NH office. Alternative office locations including Eliot, ME, Portland, ME, Boston, MA, Chelmsford, MA, or Worcester, MA will also be considered, as would a predominantly remote location elsewhere in New England. The qualified candidate shall have broad skills in the field of applied geology and engineering geology, be registered as a Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer, or be capable of obtaining their license in a New England state. The candidate will have a minimum of 7 or more years of professional experience in geology or engineering and 3 or more years of client development. The ideal candidate will have strong background in engineering geology or geological engineering. Experience in planning and executing field exploration programs, rock slope mitigation construction support, writing proposals and reports, and managing client and project deliverables is highly desirable. The position requires effective technical skills, verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated team leadership skills, a positive attitude, good business acumen and strong task management skills.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who would enjoy joining a team of geotechnical and geological engineers and geologists who are focused on client needs in the geohazards sector. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team, setting goals, and working with senior colleagues to provide mentoring and growth opportunities to our junior staff. We are looking for someone who is client focused, delivers quality consulting services, and works to grow the client and project opportunities for the Geotechnical Engineering Team and the office.

Your Impact

• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, scientific professionals, and planners to execute project work on multiple concurrent geologic and geotechnical engineering projects.

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients by providing technical expertise, being responsive and providing quality and cost targeted consulting services

• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input for project development, design, and construction.

• Proficiency with rock and soil logging processes and familiarity with rock mass characterization

• Plan and manage simple and complex subsurface field geologic exploration programs including drilling and test pit explorations

• Provide final interpretation of soil, rock core, televiewer, and hole alignment data

• Provide interpretation of subsurface conditions and develop conceptual geologic models

• Review geologic samples and assign geologic unit identification, assign laboratory testing, and supervise the preparation of exploration records

• Supervise and manage geologists to perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards

• Analyze for and work on rock fall mitigation designs

• Provide construction support during implementation of rock slope mitigation designs

• Act as liaison between geologists and other experts

• Provide direction on the installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers etc.)

• Conduct geologic research and write and review project proposals

• Interpret geologic data and write and review geotechnical and geologic reports

• Provide technical direction and oversight as well as mentoring and training to junior-level staff.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Must have valid PG or PE in a New England state or ability to obtain it

• Bachelor’s (B.S.) in Geology, Earth Sciences or Geological Engineering required, Master’s or PhD degree is strongly preferred

• 5 to 7 years of post- education related experience

• Experience managing simple to complex subsurface investigations including drilling, soil/rock classification, monitoring well installation and instrumentation

• Project experience with development and/or associated geohazard projects

• Candidates must be willing to work in the field conducting physically rigorous field geologic data collection and inspection of design implementation in a variety of terrain and weather conditions

• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must have excellent communication and writing skills, with demonstrated report writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of demonstrated client development/management

• Broad experience in transportation, energy, mining, and land development projects with both private and public entities

• Existing strong client relationships in the above sectors

• Track record of successful and strong business development activities

• Experience with management of mid to large-size, multi-disciplinary projects

• Specialized computer skills including AutoCAD or Microstation; modeling software from Rocscience or Geostudio, GIS, Openground and/or gINT.

• Proficient in industrial rope access techniques (e.g.: IRATA, SPRAT) for working on rope slopes

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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.

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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.

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