Geotechnical Engineer — Hybrid (Field & Office Growth)

WSP USA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geohazards and Geotechnical Engineering team in Tucson, Arizona. This role blends field and office work, supporting field programs, technical analyses, and project delivery.

You will work on geohazard-focused projects and traditional geotechnical assignments for infrastructure, with opportunities to grow technically and develop project leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical-related field.
• 3–7 years of post-graduate geotechnical or geological engineering experience.
• Solid knowledge of soil and rock mechanics and basic geotechnical design concepts.
• Experience supporting geotechnical field investigations and preparing engineering calculations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to be effective while working remotely (part of the time).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field programs, including subcontractors, safety compliance, and data quality.
• Assist subsurface exploration programs with drilling, test pits, logging, sampling, and instrumentation installation.
• Perform geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, foundation design, retaining walls, settlement, and earthwork evaluations.
• Assist with geohazard assessments including rockfall, debris flow, landslide, and embankment evaluations.
• Prepare calculations, figures, tables, and draft sections of technical reports and memoranda.
• Participate in project team meetings and collaborate with engineers, geologists, and other disciplines.
• Support construction-phase services such as observation, documentation, and data review.
• Uphold WSP’s commitment to safety, quality, and ethical practice.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Remote/Hybrid work capability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering / Geological Engineering / Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis)

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

gINT

OpenGround

BoreDM

GIS

Job description

WSP seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geohazards and Geotechnical Engineering team in Tucson, Arizona. This role blends field and office work, supporting field programs, technical analyses, and project delivery.

You will work on geohazard-focused projects and traditional geotechnical assignments for infrastructure, with opportunities to grow technically and develop project leadership skills.