Senior Geotechnical Engineer Manager
About the role
WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer Manager to lead complex infrastructure and development projects across New England for the Merrimack, NH office. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced geotechnical professional who combines strong technical expertise with project management, client development, and team leadership capabilities. Alternative office locations include Eliot, ME; Portland, ME; Chelmsford, MA; Worcester, MA; Boston, MA; North Providence, RI; Shelton, CT; or Glastonbury, CT.
In this position, you will oversee geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design efforts supporting transportation, infrastructure, energy, building, and private development projects. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, mentor emerging engineers, and help drive the continued growth of WSP's geotechnical practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical engineering projects from proposal and planning through design, construction, and project closeout.
- Provide technical oversight for geotechnical investigations, subsurface exploration programs, foundation design, slope stability evaluations, retaining structures, and earthwork projects.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, quality, and client deliverables.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Review and prepare engineering reports, specifications, calculations, and construction documents.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
- Support business development activities, client relationship management, and proposal pursuits.
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline with a geotechnical focus.
- 10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in a New England state or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
- Experience leading geotechnical engineering design and construction projects.
- Strong project management, technical writing, and client‑facing skills.
- Proficiency with geotechnical engineering software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in both office and field environments.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support project and client requirements.
- Ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to be comfortable in remote settings and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment.
- Occasional travel will be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
- Experience with rock mechanics, rock slope stabilization, and related design applications.
- Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary projects and technical teams.
- Established client relationships and business development experience within the New England market.
- Active participation in professional engineering organizations.
Skills
- Project management
- Technical writing
- Client‑facing communication