Analyze and interpret geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and laboratory data to develop practical engineering recommendations.
Prepare and review technical reports, geotechnical evaluations, engineering recommendations, and construction support documentation.
Manage project schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
Mentor and develop junior geologists, engineering geologists, geotechnical professionals, and project staff.
Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of growth opportunities.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
7-10+ years of experience in engineering geology, geotechnical consulting, subsurface investigations, and project management.
Professional Geologist (PG) licensure in California.
Experience performing and managing geologic hazard assessments, slope stability evaluations, rockfall and landslide studies, and geotechnical investigations.
Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics, engineering geology principles, and infrastructure design considerations.
Proven experience managing multiple projects, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to perform field work and travel as required to support project needs.
Commitment to safety, technical excellence, and quality project delivery
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California.
Master's degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
Current 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification and annual refreshers.
Experience supporting transportation, water, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
Experience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
Established client relationships and business development experience.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certification.
WSP Benefits
WSP 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.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $105,700 - $157,00
WSP 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. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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