# Assistant Vice President, Engineering Geologist

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Irvine, CA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $123,600 - $183,900
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Engineering Geologist to join their growing team in Irvine, California.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced geologist with a strong background in engineering geology, geotechnical investigations, earthwork observation, geologic hazard assessment, and infrastructure development, along with a proven ability to lead teams, manage clients, and drive business growth.

As a senior leader, you will play a key role in expanding WSP's engineering geology practice throughout California and the Western U.S., supporting major transportation, land development, energy, water, and public infrastructure projects.

## Your Impact

- 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.

## Who You Are

### Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.

- 10+ 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.

### Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or 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.

## Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

## Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $123,600 - $183,900

## Skills

### Required
- engineering geology
- geotechnical investigations
- earthwork observation
- geologic hazard assessment
- infrastructure development
- project management
- client relationship
- team leadership
- California geology
- seismic hazards
- grading regulations

### Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering Geology
- California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license
- PMP certification
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

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