Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Geohazards & Projects Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to advance our Geohazards and Geotechnical practice in Lakewood, Colorado. This role blends strong geotechnical fundamentals with hands-on problem solving on complex sites.

You will guide field investigations, perform analyses, mentor staff, and shape project approaches while collaborating with senior leaders across the region. The position emphasizes technical leadership and growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus)
• Approximately 7+ years of relevant post-graduate experience in geotechnical engineering, with increasing responsibility for technical work.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or the ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Solid technical foundation in soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical analysis, and engineering judgment.
• Experience working on field investigations, data interpretation, and development of engineering recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative project team.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering expertise on projects involving transportation corridors, infrastructure, mining, energy, and natural hazard mitigation.
• Lead or support geohazard evaluations including rockfall, landslides, debris flows, slope stability, and related mitigation design.
• Plan and oversee geotechnical field investigations, including drilling programs, test pits, instrumentation installation, and geophysical surveys.
• Perform and review geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, earth retention, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement analysis, and rock mechanics.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to technical reports, design memoranda, calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Support other project managers with scope development, task planning, schedules, and budgets, commensurate with experience level.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients, agencies, and contractors.
• Contribute to proposal development, technical approaches, and pursuit support as opportunities arise.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and professional integrity in all project work.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Technical leadership

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering / Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus)

Master's degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering (preferred)

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

gINT

Open Ground

LPILE

GIS

Civil 3D

Job description

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to advance our Geohazards and Geotechnical practice in Lakewood, Colorado. This role blends strong geotechnical fundamentals with hands-on problem solving on complex sites.

You will guide field investigations, perform analyses, mentor staff, and shape project approaches while collaborating with senior leaders across the region. The position emphasizes technical leadership and growth of the practice.