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This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex geotechnical and engineering geology projects, mentor technical staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for transportation, infrastructure, land development, energy, and public-sector clients.\nAs a trusted technical leader, you will play a key role in evaluating geologic conditions, mitigating geohazards, supporting infrastructure development, and helping clients navigate complex engineering challenges. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while advancing WSP's commitment to technical excellence, safety, and client service.\nYour Impact\nLead and manage engineering geology and geotechnical investigation projects from planning and field exploration through design support and construction.\n\nConduct and oversee subsurface investigations, geologic mapping, rock and soil characterization, fault and seismic hazard evaluations, and geohazard assessments.\n\nEvaluate site geology and geotechnical conditions to support foundations, slopes, retaining structures, transportation corridors, and infrastructure projects.\n\nDirect field programs including drilling operations, test pit investigations, instrumentation installation, construction observation, and subcontractor management.\n\nAnalyze and interpret geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and laboratory data to develop practical engineering recommendations.\n\nPrepare and review technical reports, geotechnical evaluations, engineering recommendations, and construction support documentation.\n\nManage project schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.\n\nServe as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.\n\nMentor and develop junior geologists, engineering geologists, geotechnical professionals, and project staff.\n\nSupport business development initiatives through proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of growth opportunities.\n\nPromote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across project teams.\n\nWho You Are\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.\n\n7-10+ years of experience in engineering geology, geotechnical consulting, subsurface investigations, and project management.\n\nProfessional Geologist (PG) licensure in California.\n\nExperience performing and managing geologic hazard assessments, slope stability evaluations, rockfall and landslide studies, and geotechnical investigations.\n\nStrong understanding of soil and rock mechanics, engineering geology principles, and infrastructure design considerations.\n\nProven experience managing multiple projects, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.\n\nExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.\n\nAbility and willingness to perform field work and travel as required to support project needs.\n\n·Commitment to safety, technical excellence, and quality project delivery\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCertified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California.\n\nMaster's degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.\n\nCurrent 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification and annual refreshers.\n\nExperience supporting transportation, water, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.\n\nExperience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.\n\nEstablished client relationships and business development experience.\n\nBasic First Aid and Adult CPR certification.\n\nWSP Benefits: \nWSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.\nCompensation:\nExpected Salary (all locations): $105,700 - $157,00\nWSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. 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