Geotechnical Staff Engineer

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join its Power teams. The successful applicant will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and assist senior geotechnical staff with project work involving geotechnical engineering for power projects, including transmission lines, substations, wind projects, and solar projects. Work may include geotechnical investigation fieldwork and in-situ testing, coordination of laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis and design, report preparation, and construction monitoring or observation.

The role involves coordinating and executing site investigations, interpreting and analyzing geotechnical data, contributing to engineering analyses and designs, and helping prepare project proposals and deliverables. It may require extended field travel, including stays of up to two consecutive weeks, and outdoor work in varied weather and terrain. Westwood describes its work as focused on transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing communities, with safety, sustainability, and operational excellence as guiding principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, geotechnical testing, and general civil/geotechnical engineering design and construction practices.
• Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detailed documentation focus and sound technical writing skills.
• Ability to travel and work in the field for extended periods, up to two consecutive weeks.
• 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 use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively through planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• EIT/FE certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Related work experience.
• Familiarity with slope stability software such as GeoStudio, 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, including managing drilling subcontractors, logging soil samples, and performing geotechnical testing.
• Participate in assigning and assessing geotechnical laboratory tests, preparing geotechnical investigation reports, and applying 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 informed of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to assignments.
• Participate in preparing proposals, bid documents, capital cost estimates, construction drawings, and design reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level