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WSP is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to support and grow our Geohazards and Geotechnical Engineering practice based in Lakewood, Colorado. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining strong technical geotechnical fundamentals with applied problem-solving on complex sites.
You will work on a diverse mix of projects that include geohazard assessment and mitigation, as well as more conventional geotechnical engineering for transportation, mining, energy, and other infrastructure projects. The role offers the opportunity to take on increasing technical leadership, support project delivery, manage projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with senior technical leaders across the region.
This position is well-suited for someone who wants to remain hands-on technically, while also helping shape project approaches and supporting the growth of the geohazards/geotechnical practice.
Your Impact
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus), or a closely related discipline.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
- Experience with geohazard-related projects such as rockfall, landslides, debris flows, avalanche, or embankment failures.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific software (e.g., GeoStudio, Rocscience, gINT, Open Ground, LPILE, GIS, Civil 3D).
- Experience providing technical review of calculations, reports, and design deliverables.
- Interest in mentoring staff and contributing to technical practice development.
- Experience working in mountainous or complex geologic terrain typical of the western U.S.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $98,300 - $175,230
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to support and grow our Geohazards and Geotechnical Engineering practice based in Lakewood, Colorado. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining strong technical geotechnical fundamentals with applied problem-solving on complex sites.
You will work on a diverse mix of projects that include geohazard assessment and mitigation, as well as more conventional geotechnical engineering for transportation, mining, energy, and other infrastructure projects. The role offers the opportunity to take on increasing technical leadership, support project delivery, manage projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with senior technical leaders across the region.
This position is well-suited for someone who wants to remain hands-on technically, while also helping shape project approaches and supporting the growth of the geohazards/geotechnical practice.
Your Impact
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus), or a closely related discipline.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
- Experience with geohazard-related projects such as rockfall, landslides, debris flows, avalanche, or embankment failures.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific software (e.g., GeoStudio, Rocscience, gINT, Open Ground, LPILE, GIS, Civil 3D).
- Experience providing technical review of calculations, reports, and design deliverables.
- Interest in mentoring staff and contributing to technical practice development.
- Experience working in mountainous or complex geologic terrain typical of the western U.S.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $98,300 - $175,230
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Frame your credentials around U.S. project types
WSP's geotechnical work spans transportation, tunneling, and energy infrastructure. Translate your overseas project experience into those contexts on your resume so hiring managers can immediately see the fit without having to interpret unfamiliar project naming conventions.
Target WSP offices near major infrastructure corridors
WSP concentrates geotechnical hiring in regions with active transportation and public works pipelines. Offices in the Northeast, Texas, and the Pacific Coast consistently post openings. Applying to the right office increases your chances of landing a team that has a live project need.
Confirm your visa category before the offer stage
Australian citizens should clarify E-3 eligibility early. Canadians and Mexicans should raise TN as an option. Both categories avoid the H-1B lottery and let you start in weeks rather than months, which matters to a project-driven firm like WSP.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open WSP geotechnical roles
Geotechnical openings at WSP are spread across multiple office locations and business lines. Migrate Mate lets you filter verified sponsoring employers by role and visa type so you can find and track the specific WSP postings relevant to your credentials and status.
Prepare your credentials for USCIS specialty occupation review
Geotechnical engineering roles at WSP typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or geotechnical engineering. Gather degree transcripts, professional engineering licensure documents, and project portfolios now. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for engineering roles, and gaps in documentation can trigger Requests for Evidence.
Understand WSP's internal process before the offer arrives
Large consulting firms like WSP route sponsorship approvals through a central immigration or HR function, not the hiring manager. Once you receive an offer, ask directly who coordinates visa filings internally so you're communicating with the right person from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Geotechnical Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Geotechnical Engineers. Geotechnical engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, given the degree requirements tied to the role. Because H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, timing your application cycle correctly is important. WSP also sponsors E-3 visas for Australian citizens and TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals, both of which bypass the lottery entirely.
How do I apply for Geotechnical Engineer jobs at WSP?
You can apply directly through WSP's careers portal, where geotechnical roles are listed by office location and business line. Tailoring your application to the specific region and project type the team works on improves your response rate. Migrate Mate also aggregates verified WSP geotechnical openings filtered by visa sponsorship, which makes it easier to identify active roles without searching across multiple job boards.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Geotechnical Engineer roles?
WSP sponsors a range of visa categories for Geotechnical Engineers, including H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT and CPT, and employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. The right category depends on your nationality and career stage. E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and is often the fastest path. TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles under the USMCA.
What qualifications does WSP look for in Geotechnical Engineer candidates?
WSP typically looks for a bachelor's or master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an accredited institution. Experience with site characterization, slope stability analysis, foundation design, or geotechnical instrumentation is valued across most roles. Progress toward a Professional Engineer license is a strong differentiator for mid-level and senior positions. WSP operates across sectors including transportation, mining, and energy, so project experience in any of those areas is relevant.
How do I navigate the timeline between a job offer and starting work on a sponsored visa?
Timeline depends heavily on your visa category. TN and E-3 can move from offer to start date in two to six weeks. H-1B cap-subject petitions require filing between April 1 and October 1 of each year, meaning a gap of several months is common. OPT and CPT holders can often bridge that wait. Confirm your target start date with WSP's HR team early so the right filing strategy is in place before you sign the offer.