Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Dams & Tailings)

WSP
Edmonton, Calgary
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Engineering judgment","Client service","Mentorship","Technical reporting"]

Design and lead geotechnical investigations for safe, sustainable water, tailings dams, and resource development projects across Alberta. Interpret field and laboratory data to produce technical reports that guide major decisions, run advanced slope/dam/waste-dump/pit-wall analyses, and oversee construction site assessments and instrumentation work. Manage projects of varying complexity while providing mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers within the Ground Engineering team.

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Dams & Tailings)

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Job Summary

Design and lead geotechnical investigations for safe, sustainable water, tailings dams, and resource development projects across Alberta. Interpret field and laboratory data to produce technical reports that guide major decisions, run advanced slope/dam/waste-dump/pit-wall analyses, and oversee construction site assessments and instrumentation work. Manage projects of varying complexity while providing mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers within the Ground Engineering team.
Location: Edmonton, Calgary
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead, design, and deliver geotechnical investigations for safe, sustainable water, tailings dams, and resource development projects throughout Alberta.
  • •Interpret field and laboratory data and develop high-quality technical reports that influence major project decisions.
  • •Manage geotechnical projects of varying scale and complexity to ensure technical excellence, on-time delivery, and strong client service.
  • •Conduct advanced geotechnical analyses and modelling for slopes, dams, waste dumps, pit walls, and other geotechnical designs.
  • •Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to junior and intermediate engineers and participate in construction oversight and site assessments.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Geotechnical) or Geological Engineering; a postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD) is considered an asset.
  • •Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
  • •10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience covering investigation, analysis, and design.
  • •Proven consulting experience with accountability for clients, budgets, and technical outcomes.
  • •Proficiency with geotechnical modelling tools such as Slope/W, Seep/W, FLAC, Plaxis, and Global Mapper.
Experience:10+ yearsGeotechnical engineeringMiningResource developmentConsulting
Education:Bachelor's in Civil (Geotechnical) or Geological Engineering
Skills:Engineering judgmentClient serviceMentorshipTechnical reporting
Licenses:Alberta Class 5 driver's license
Certifications:P.Eng.APEGA
Tech Stack:Slope/WSeep/WFLACPlaxisGlobal Mapper

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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