Geotechnical Designer

<div><p><strong>Geotechnical rail design combines demanding track projects, technical expertise and tangible impact on construction success.</strong></p><p></p><p>At WSP you can work on significant rail infrastructure projects in Finland as a geotechnical designer, geotechnical lead designer or project manager. We are looking for geotechnical specialists at different career stages, and the emphasis of the role will be tailored based on your experience and interests.</p><p>You will be part of a ~150-person rail expert community in Finland, supported by experienced rail and geotechnical colleagues. You may work on projects such as the Turku Port Rail, DigiRail, Espoo City Rail and Rail Baltica, with opportunities to learn and collaborate also outside Finland.</p><p><strong>What you will do?</strong></p><p>Your work may focus on geotechnical design, geotechnical lead design or project management, with projects ranging from large national rail schemes to smaller, technically challenging packages. The emphasis is on geotechnical design of railways and track structures, but the role can be broadened to other geotechnical disciplines.</p><p><strong>As Geotechnical Designer or Geotechnical Lead Designer</strong></p><ul><li>you can work as a geotechnical designer or lead designer on rail projects</li></ul><ul><li>daily tasks may include geotechnical design of substructures and drainage, soil stabilization and foundation design</li></ul><ul><li>tasks may also include geotechnical calculations, modelling, producing design documents, coordinating design and participating in tendering</li></ul><p><strong>As Project Manager</strong></p><ul><li>you are responsible for geotechnical or multidisciplinary rail projects and lead the projects with collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders</li></ul><p>In rail projects geotechnical design is performed in close collaboration with track, substructure, environment, power supply and safety engineering design. At WSP these specialists work under one roof.</p><p><strong>What kind of team to expect?</strong></p><p>The Rail Geotechnical Design unit employs about 10 multi-site specialists, with ~30 geotechnical designers in WSP’s substructure unit across Finland to support them.</p><p>In everyday work, this means a low threshold to spar and share knowledge. Challenges are solved together across projects, offices and disciplines, and expertise is given space.</p><p>Work is conducted ambitiously but in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Different personalities and ways of working are welcome; collaboration is central and a sense of humor is a plus. The team was awarded WSP's Team of the Year 2025 together with rail design.</p><p><strong>What suits you best in this role?</strong></p><ul><li>a suitable university degree, e.g., Diplomi-insinööri or engineer</li></ul><div><ul><li>experience in geotechnical design, especially on railways, lines or track structures</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>ability to grasp large systems and to work with different stakeholders</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>proficient Finnish and good written and spoken English</li></ul></div><div>Eduksi katsomme seuraavia kokemuksia: Plaxis 2D/3D, GeoCalc, AutoCAD/Civil3D, Novapoint/Naviate/Tekla Civil, FISE certificates, experience in railway geotechnical design</div><div><p><strong>What we offer?</strong></p><ul><li>a meaningful role in central rail projects and opportunities to develop practices</li><li>opportunity to deepen geotechnical expertise and grow towards expert, lead designer or project manager</li><li>multidisciplinary environment with track, substructure, environment, catenary and signaling specialists nearby</li><li>opportunity to influence your tasks and role emphasis and how the design work is developed</li><li>flexible remote and hybrid work options and multi-site work across Finland</li><li>competitive salary based on experience and responsibilities and comprehensive benefits</li></ul><p>Interested? Please indicate in your application whether you are more excited about designer/ expert roles or project management, and which projects/responsibilities you would like to focus on. We hope to hear from you soon! Please submit your application by 25.09.2026. For more information contact Unit Manager Juha Jalonen, +358503415527, juha.jalonen@wsp.com. We offer good employee benefits; read more about us as an employer here and about comprehensive benefits here.</p>