Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services • Lansdale, 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 geotechnical engineering team and assist senior geotechnical staff with projects related to power infrastructure, including transmission lines, substations, wind projects, and solar projects. Work may include geotechnical investigation fieldwork and in-situ testing, coordinating laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis and design, preparing reports, and construction monitoring or observation.

Westwood describes its work as transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing communities. The company emphasizes relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, growth, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. It also states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and to a workplace strengthened by diverse backgrounds.

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; 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 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 use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 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