Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager with our Salt Lake City, UT team. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil / geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally.

Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Will provide civil / geotechnical engineering and project management and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to Wood’s clients
• Plan, supervise and lead civil / geotechnical investigations and design activities
• Project management including scope, budget, schedule and resource management
• Managing and coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
• Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses
• Proposal and report writing
• Will lead, train and mentor junior staff
• Will travel to project sites in the US and internationally - Approximately 15% overnight travel

Skills / Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE
• 10 years + experience in geotechnical engineering
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics
• Demonstrated Project Management skills including scheduling and budgeting and the ability to lead, train and mentor junior staff
• Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical engineering
• Very good understanding of drilling methods, field investigations and laboratory testing procedures
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients
• Spanish language skills are not required, but are a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in the US and internationally
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non - exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.