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About the Role

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at WSB, this role is responsible for leading the technical execution and coordination of complex projects for both public and private clients. The position oversees project development from conceptual design through construction, driving innovation, ensuring quality, and fostering strong client relationships. Serving as a technical expert, team mentor, and client liaison, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer plays a key role in the success of high-visibility initiatives and contributes to long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

Lead inter-disciplinary teams in the design and delivery of projects.
Direct the development of project plans, technical designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
Serve as the Engineer of Record, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
Provide high-level technical oversight and review of calculations, models, and deliverables prepared by production staff.
Lead and delegate project schedules, budgets, and resource planning to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Lead client communication, presenting technical concepts and project updates clearly and confidently.
Proactively identify and resolve complex engineering and construction challenges with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Support strategic pursuits, including proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and subconsultants to support long-term business development.
Participate in and contribute to quality assurance and process improvement initiatives across the organization.
Represent the firm at industry events, public meetings, and stakeholder engagements as needed.
Ensure project documentation, records, and design decisions are maintained accurately and consistently.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians through technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred (or similar degree from an accredited institution).
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas required.
15+ years of progressive engineering experience in the A/E/C industry, including experience managing projects and teams.
Pre-certification in TxDOT Geotechnical Engineering, Roadway Design, Construction Management, and/or Materials Testing and Inspection work categories preferred.
Strong understanding of geotechnical investigation methods, laboratory testing, and field instrumentation.
Proficiency in geotechnical engineering software, including but not limited to: MSEW, Slope/W, Slide, PLAXIS, Settle3, Seep/W, Sigma/W, SHAFT, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SNAIL, Goldnail, gINT, BoreDM, and RSLog, or similar tools.
Proficiency in CAD, Bluebeam Revu preferred.
Experience with FWD, GPR, DCP, and other evaluation tools and data interpretation.
Experience with GIS, LiDAR, and/or InSAR preferred.
Experience in pavement design and with pavement engineering software, including MEPDG, WinPas, FPS21/23, DARWin, TxCRCP-ME, WinCore, or similar tools.
Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
Experience with cloud-based design tools such as Projectwise, BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, based on project, client, or business needs.
Flexible and remote work arrangements may be considered in coordination with the hiring manager, depending on position responsibilities and project requirements.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.
Travel may be required.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Project Management
Technical Design
Report Writing
Specification Development
Cost Estimation
Engineering Standards Compliance
Code Compliance
Regulatory Requirements
Technical Oversight
Calculation Review
Model Review
Deliverable Review
Schedule Management
Budget Management
Resource Planning
Client Communication
Technical Concept Presentation
Problem Solving
Innovation
Cost-Effective Solutions
Proposal Development
Scope Definition
Fee Estimation
Relationship Building
Business Development
Quality Assurance
Process Improvement
Industry Event Representation
Public Meeting Representation
Stakeholder Engagement
Documentation Management
Record Keeping
Design Decision Maintenance
Mentoring
Technical Guidance
Performance Feedback
Career Development Support
Geotechnical Investigation Methods
Laboratory Testing
Field Instrumentation
Geotechnical Engineering Software
MSEW
Slope/W
Slide
PLAXIS
Settle3
Seep/W
Sigma/W
SHAFT
APILE
LPILE
GROUP
SNAIL
Goldnail
gINT
BoreDM
RSLog
CAD
Bluebeam Revu
FWD
GPR
DCP
GIS
LiDAR
InSAR
Pavement Design
Pavement Engineering Software
MEPDG
WinPas
FPS21/23
DARWin
TxCRCP-ME
WinCore
Microsoft Suite Products
Outlook
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
SharePoint
OneDrive
Cloud-based Design Tools
Projectwise
BIM 360
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Driver's License
Clean Driving Record

Location

Office environment
Onsite at a WSB office

Work Type

Full-time
Flexible and remote work arrangements may be considered
Travel or field visits may be required

Experience Level

Senior
15+ years of progressive engineering experience
Experience managing projects and teams

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
Master’s degree preferred
Similar degree from an accredited institution

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Company paid short-and long-term disability
401K with match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for professional growth and development
401K plan (for part-time employees)
Applicable earned paid leave (for part-time employees)

About the Company

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services.
We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives.
We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Equal Opportunity

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.