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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.
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Proposal development
Scope definition and fee estimates
Client communication and relationship management
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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.
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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