Marine Geotechnical Engineer

Marine Geotechnical Engineer

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We're looking for a Marine Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnics & Tunnels team, playing a key role in delivering complex, multidisciplinary marine investigations and supporting major port and coastal infrastructure clients. You'll combine practical and technical multidisciplinary experience to drive high-quality outcomes across marine environments.

The opportunity

In this role, you'll be supporting delivery across a strong pipeline of marine, port-related projects in a multidisciplinary environment. You'll take ownership of multidisciplinary marine investigations, from planning and approvals though to execution, interpretation, and design inputs, while maintaining close collaboration with clients and marine contractors.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver multidisciplinary marine investigations for port and coastal clients
• Plan and coordinate offshore site investigations, including vessel-based operations
• Manage permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements for marine investigations
• Interpret geotechnical data and contribute to marine design solutions (including channel alignment)
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting technical discussions and decision-making
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, and timelines across multiple workstreams
• Support and mentor team members, fostering strong technical capability

What you'll bring

• Experience in marine geology / geomorphology
• Proven track record in multidisciplinary marine investigations and offshore operations
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of marine investigation methodologies and permitting processes
• Proficiency in Leapfrog or similar geospatial/geotechnical software (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders
• Background in consulting or coastal projects within ports, dredging programs, and/or coastal environments

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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