Assistant Vice President - Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

4w1 month ago

WSP

Indianapolis, US · Full-time · $170,000 – $230,000

About this role

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Geotechnical Engineering for the Indianapolis office. This role provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, geotechnical testing, and construction of infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include research, design, planning for roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water systems.

Oversee collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from work sites, soil samples, surveys, GIS, subsurface utilities, and geotechnical matrices for project development. Apply high-level geotechnical techniques to identify improvements across concept development, design, procurement, construction, and operations. Perform complex investigations of site conditions including subsurface, soil foundations, settlement, erosion, and slope stability.

Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety plans, and update infrastructure layouts coordinating with owners, disciplines, and clients. Lead from project inception to completion managing grading, drainage, foundations, slopes, retaining structures, and embankments. Provide situational guidance to project managers addressing risks, innovation, and future opportunities.

Lead larger-scale civil engineering projects by preparing budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and supervising subcontractors and employees. Oversee advanced technologies, monitoring devices, materials, and modeling for safety, functionality, and future-ready geotechnical solutions. Ensure quality meets industry standards for design, safety, and functionality while reviewing permits and inspections for compliance.

Requirements

High-level geotechnical engineering techniques and processes for complex infrastructure
Experience conducting comprehensive site investigations including subsurface, soil foundations, settlement analysis, erosion, lateral earth pressures, and slope stability
Knowledge of hydrologic analysis, geological hazards, underground water, and conformance to rules, standards, and permits
Proficiency in construction planning, specifications, cost estimates, safety plans, and coordination with disciplines and clients
Expertise in managing multi-phase projects from inception through rehabilitation, reconstruction, and operations
Leadership in advanced geotechnical technologies, monitoring, materials, modeling, and future-ready design standards
Ability to oversee project budgets, external events, subcontractor performance, and employee supervision
Familiarity with permit reviews, engineering contracts, waste management plans, and compliance with state/federal regulations

Responsibilities

Provide oversight collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, soil samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS, subsurface utilities, and geotechnical data
Apply high-level geotechnical engineering techniques to identify improvements for infrastructure project phases including concept development, design, procurement, and construction
Perform complex investigations and inspections of site conditions including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, slope stability, and geological hazards
Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety and phasing plans, and update infrastructure layouts coordinating with owners and clients
Manage design and construction of infrastructure projects from inception to completion including grading, drainage, foundations, slopes, and retaining structures
Oversee development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, and modeling techniques for geotechnical standards
Lead larger-scale civil engineering projects preparing budgets, tracking expenses, monitoring performance, and supervising subcontractors and employees
Assist with engineering review of permit applications, design plans, specifications, and construction inspections for regulatory compliance