Geotechnical Engineer | 20+ Years

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates • Cleveland, OH

203d • $128,550 - $214,250

About The Position

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an industry-leading, Associate Principal or Principal Geotechnical Engineer to be an integral part of expanding and developing our geotechnical engineering practice companywide. If you are enthusiastic about investigating and solving problems, applying your engineering judgment beyond the strict application of the codes, and mentoring the next generation of forensic geotechnical engineers - we want you on our team! This opportunity may be based in any WJE office across the continental United States: www.wje.com/offices.

Requirements

• Licensed Geotechnical Engineer in relevant state(s)
• Master's degree or PhD in geotechnical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant industry experience (25+ preferred), including demonstrated expertise in geotechnical engineering applications across various soil conditions, including but not limited to: design and performance evaluation of foundations for various structure types (including deep foundations); hands-on investigation and testing methods to diagnose distressed conditions; underpinning, ground improvement, and other remedial measures for distressed buildings and other structures; slope stability and earth retention; and settlement issues
• Dedicated self-starter, motivated to build a new consulting practice based on a 'principles first' problem-solving approach
• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables
• Technical leadership, including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the geotechnical engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects, including forensics, problem-solving, and remediation challenges related to buildings and/or infrastructure; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on field work
• Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE's culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development of staff
• Contributions to geotechnical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including participating in the attraction, development, and engagement new and existing clients; collaborating with other WJE practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families
• Generous 401(k) matching
• Time off to care for yourself and others
• Investments in employees' professional development
• Variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees