Geotechnical Lead Engineer

Overview

Geotechnical Lead Engineer

Westwood Professional Services Inc.

Westwood Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Lead Engineer to join our Power and Renewables teams. The successful job applicant will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and will assist with the management and execution of geotechnical investigations and design related to renewable energy projects substations transmission lines battery storage and other power-related projects. Work elements may involve some or all the following : estimating project management training / mentoring staff coordinating field and laboratory testing geotechnical analysis and design report preparation and construction monitoring / observation. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our this role you will not only lead geotechnical projects but also play a crucial role in the professional development of our junior staff. Your expertise will guide them as they grow in their careers ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
• Participate in geotechnical site investigations assign geotechnical laboratory tests analyze field and lab data and prepare investigation reports.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
• Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including but not limited to bearing capacity settlement rotational stiffness liquefaction seepage and slope stability.
• Manage supervise mentor and train other geotechnical staff along with fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

Required Experience

PE required.

About Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid design resilient infrastructure and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation we stand at the forefront of our industry dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts retains and develops high performers. Our team values relationships innovation dedication initiative and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes

in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients success driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety sustainability and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives we enrich the lives of those we serve engage others within our industry and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024 Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industrys top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and trainin g.

Key Skills

Construction Inspection,Business Development,GIS,Geotechnical Engineering,Communication skills,Construction Experience,Data Collection,Project Management,Project Planning,Autocad,Horizontal Drilling,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Geotechnical Engineering

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1