Geotechnical Project Engineer

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join its Power teams. The successful applicant will work as part of a geotechnical engineering team and assist senior geotechnical staff on power projects, including transmission lines, substations, wind projects, and solar projects. Work may include estimating, training and mentoring staff, geotechnical investigation field work and in-situ testing, coordinating laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis and design, preparing reports, and construction monitoring and observation. The role leads on-site coordination and execution of geotechnical site investigations, including managing drilling subcontractors, logging soil samples, and performing geotechnical testing. The engineer interprets site and laboratory data, contributes to geotechnical reports and design analyses, and may provide direction to staff engineers. The position also participates in proposals, bid documents, construction drawings, and design reports. The position requires travel and field work for extended periods, up to two consecutive weeks, outdoors in all weather conditions and on varied terrain at undeveloped sites and active construction projects. Westwood describes its work as transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing communities. The company emphasizes collaboration, safety, sustainability, operational excellence, professional growth, and community impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
At least 2 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, geotechnical testing, and general civil/geotechnical engineering design and construction practices.
Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Detailed documentation focus and sound technical writing skills.
Ability to travel and work in the field for extended periods, up to 2 weeks straight.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on varied terrain associated with undeveloped sites and active construction projects.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of one’s own work.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage drilling subcontractors, log soil samples, and perform geotechnical testing as part of site investigation work.
EIT/FE certification or PE licensure.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Geotechnical experience on power-related projects.
Familiarity with slope stability software such as GeoStudio.
Familiarity with pile design software such as LPile and other geotechnical software.
Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

Lead on-site coordination and execution of geotechnical site investigations.
Manage drilling subcontractors, log soil samples, and perform geotechnical testing.
Participate in assigning and assessing geotechnical laboratory tests.
Prepare geotechnical investigation reports and apply site data to analyses and design.
Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish material classifications and engineering characteristics.
Complete or assist with geotechnical engineering analyses, including geohazard constraint analysis; axial and lateral capacity of deep foundations; bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations; access road section design; thermal properties of trenching material; slope stability; and interpretation of geophysical data.
Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress on assignments.
Participate in preparing proposals, bid documents, construction drawings, and design reports.
Provide direction to staff engineers.
Assist senior geotechnical staff with project work that may include estimating, training and mentoring staff, field investigations, in-situ testing, laboratory testing coordination, analysis and design, report preparation, and construction monitoring or observation.