Lead Civil Engineer: Dams & Geotechnical Leadership

WSP Global Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Irvine seeks a Lead Civil Engineer to oversee multidisciplinary design efforts across civil, geotechnical, and hydrology disciplines, delivering integrated dam and levee solutions that satisfy client requirements and regulatory standards.

You will guide planning, design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of dams, spillways, and related infrastructure, ensuring safety and compliance on large-scale projects with strong QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering or closely related field.
• PE license required; strong knowledge of dam safety and regulatory standards.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary civil and geotechnical design efforts for dams and levees.
• Coordinate field investigations, analyses, and design deliverables to ensure quality.
• Prepare technical reports, basis of design, and regulatory submittals.
• Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and project teams across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

QA/QC practices

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Irvine seeks a Lead Civil Engineer to oversee multidisciplinary design efforts across civil, geotechnical, and hydrology disciplines, delivering integrated dam and levee solutions that satisfy client requirements and regulatory standards.

You will guide planning, design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of dams, spillways, and related infrastructure, ensuring safety and compliance on large-scale projects with strong QA/QC.