WSP

2 months ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead geotechnical investigations and analyses for Northern BC and Yukon infrastructure projects, delivering studies and reports that guide safe, sustainable decisions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on highways, bridges, dams, and industrial facilities; oversee field programs and contractor evaluations; apply geotechnical modelling tools; mentor junior staff; and contribute to northern community development through data-driven solutions.

Location: Whitehorse

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Deliver geotechnical studies, analyses and engineering reports guiding safe, sustainable project decisions across northern terrains.
•Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop geotechnical solutions for highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial facilities, tunnelling, and more.
•Lead geotechnical investigation programs including scoping, bid documents, contractor evaluations and technical oversight throughout project delivery.
•Assess complex geotechnical challenges such as settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, frost effects and groundwater behaviour—providing data-driven recommendations.
•Support field programs including boreholes, CPTs, test pits, piezocone soundings, embankment construction, subgrade assessments and geosynthetics installation.

Key Requirements

•B.Sc in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with P.Eng in Canada
•6+ years of hands-on geotechnical consulting experience in Canada
•Experience navigating northern or remote project environments and thriving in office and field settings
•Proficiency with geotechnical modelling suites such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or similar tools
•Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget; initiative and self-direction with a valid Canadian driver’s license

Experience:6+ yearsGeotechnicalCanadaNorthernRemote

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:GeoStudioRocscienceGeotechnicalCivil engineeringField programsMentoring

Certifications:P.Eng

Tech Stack:GeoStudioRocscience

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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