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Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer
WJE) is seeking a self-starter Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer to be an integral part of expanding and developing our geotechnical engineering practice.
If you are enthusiastic about investigating and solving problems, applying your engineering judgment beyond the strict application of the codes, and being a part of a niche, multidisciplinary team of forensic engineers – we want you on our team!
Chicago, IL (Downtown); New York, NY (Midtown); Technical project execution, including performing and leading others in hands-on field work, diagnostic testing, and construction administration; combining a first-principles approach and creative problem-solving with a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the geotechnical engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects, including forensics, problem-solving, and remediation challenges related to buildings and/or infrastructure; Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; jumping in to help where needed; training and mentoring teammates; providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate
Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, negotiating changes to scope, and managing client expectations and deliverables
Contributions to geotechnical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including fostering genuine client relationships inside and outside of WJE; collaborating with other WJE SMEs for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; Licensed Geotechnical Engineer in relevant state(s)
Master's degree or PhD in geotechnical engineering or related field
Minimum ten years of relevant geotechnical engineering industry experience, with demonstrated expertise in geotechnical engineering applications across various soil conditions, including but not limited to: design and performance evaluation of foundations for various structure types (including deep foundations); hands-on investigation and testing methods to diagnose distressed conditions; underpinning, ground improvement, and other remedial measures for distressed buildings and other structures; This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment. Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
Ability to perform field observations and take soil samples and data measurements (e.g., Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes
Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.
Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts. WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits:

Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.
Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.
WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including:

Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options
Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.