Engineering Geology Practice Lead – California

WSP Global Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an Assistant Vice President, Engineering Geologist to lead the engineering geology practice in California and the Western U.S. This senior role requires strong leadership, client management, and mentoring of geologists and geotechnical professionals.

You will oversee projects from planning through construction, manage budgets, and expand a multidisciplinary team supporting transportation, land development, energy, water, and public infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of consulting experience in engineering geology, geotechnical investigations, or related disciplines.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• Experience in geologic hazard evaluations, fault investigations, slope stability, and construction-phase geologic services.
• Knowledge of California geology, seismic hazards, grading regulations, infrastructure development.
• Project management and client relationship experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring staff.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and business development skills.
• Commitment to technical excellence, quality, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering geology projects from planning and investigation through construction support.
• Direct geologic and geotechnical field investigations, subsurface explorations, fault studies, and geologic hazard evaluations.
• Provide technical oversight for slope stability analyses, landslide investigations, seismic hazard assessments, grading projects, and foundation recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic guidance on complex geologic and geotechnical challenges.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while supporting business development and proposal pursuits.
• Mentor and lead engineering geologists, geologists, and technical staff.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, environmental professionals, and construction teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Support revenue growth and help expand WSP's engineering geology practice across multiple market sectors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Geology

Master's degree in Engineering Geology

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an Assistant Vice President, Engineering Geologist to lead the engineering geology practice in California and the Western U.S. This senior role requires strong leadership, client management, and mentoring of geologists and geotechnical professionals.

You will oversee projects from planning through construction, manage budgets, and expand a multidisciplinary team supporting transportation, land development, energy, water, and public infrastructure initiatives.