Assistant Vice President, Engineering Geologist

WSP • Irvine, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Engineering Geologist to join its growing team in Irvine, California. This senior leadership role is suited to an experienced geologist with expertise in engineering geology, geotechnical investigations, earthwork observation, geologic hazard assessment, and infrastructure development. The position leads teams, manages client relationships, and supports business growth.

The successful candidate will help expand WSP’s engineering geology practice throughout California and the Western U.S., supporting transportation, land development, energy, water, and public infrastructure projects. They will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically sound solutions and mentor geologists and geotechnical professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of consulting experience in engineering geology, geotechnical investigations, or related disciplines.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• Extensive experience performing and overseeing geologic hazard evaluations, fault investigations, slope stability assessments, and construction-phase geologic services.
• Strong understanding of California geology, seismic hazards, grading regulations, and infrastructure development practices.
• Proven project management and client relationship experience.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and business development skills.
• Commitment to technical excellence, quality, and workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
• California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license.
• PMP certification.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience supporting major transportation, water, energy, or land development projects.

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.
• Advise clients on complex geologic and geotechnical challenges.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support 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.
• Support revenue growth and expansion of WSP’s engineering geology practice across multiple market sectors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior