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Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer - Hydro & Dams

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Job Summary

Contribute to hydro and dams engineering by supporting planning, assessment, design, rehabilitation, and safety work for critical water infrastructure across Canada. Perform geotechnical analyses using site investigation and instrumentation data, participate in dam inspections and Dam Safety Reviews, and provide construction/commissioning technical support. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings while helping deliver integrated, regulation-compliant solutions.

Location: Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Support design and rehabilitation of embankment dams, dykes, cofferdams, and related geotechnical infrastructure from planning through detailed design.
•Perform geotechnical analyses and interpret site investigation data to develop safe, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions.
•Participate in dam inspections, Dam Safety Reviews, and assessments of geotechnical instrumentation to identify and mitigate risks.
•Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and field investigations while ensuring compliance with requirements and safety standards.
•Contribute to technical reporting, engineering calculations, specifications, and drawing reviews, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
•Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible to obtain registration in the near term.
•5–8 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, preferably supporting dam, hydroelectric, water resource, or civil infrastructure projects.
•Experience performing geotechnical analyses and interpreting subsurface investigation and instrumentation data.
•Knowledge of dam safety practices, regulatory requirements, and applicable Canadian Dam Association (CDA) guidelines.

Experience:5-8 years

Education:

Skills:CommunicationCollaborationTechnical excellenceContinuous learning

Certifications:P.Eng.

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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