Geotechnical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Birmingham, Alabama office.This role provides the opportunity to support a growing portfolio of projects throughout the Southeastern United States, delivering geotechnical engineering services for transportation infrastructure, power and energy facilities, and industrial/commercial developments. The selected candidate will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership, and client engagement across Alabama and the broader Southeast.

Your Impact

• Lead and perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design for:

  • Transportation projects (roadways, bridges, embankments, slopes)

  • Power and energy facilities (generation, substations, transmission corridors)

  • Industrial and commercial site developments

• Plan, coordinate, and manage subsurface exploration programs, including drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, and field investigations.

• Prepare and oversee geotechnical engineering deliverables, including:

  • Geotechnical data reports

  • Interpretive reports

  • Foundation and earthwork design recommendations

• Perform analyses and design for:

  • Shallow and deep foundations

  • Slope stability and retaining structures

  • Settlement and ground improvement solutions

  • Pavement and subgrade evaluations

• Provide construction-phase support, including:

  • Field observations and inspections

  • Design reviews and responses to RFIs

  • Construction recommendations and troubleshooting

• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate subsurface conditions and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

• Lead and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, ensuring adherence to QA/QC procedures and technical excellence.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across transportation, civil, environmental, and power sectors.

• Support business development, including: