Principal Geotechnical Engineer

WSP
Whitehorse
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Communication","Problem-solving","Influence"]

Lead complex geotechnical investigations, advanced analyses, design reviews, and construction-phase services for northern BC and Yukon projects. Guide multidisciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, evaluate soil/rock conditions with advanced modelling, shape practice methodologies, and mentor staff to grow technical capability while engaging clients to strengthen WSP’s northern presence.

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Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead complex geotechnical investigations, advanced analyses, design reviews, and construction-phase services for northern BC and Yukon projects. Guide multidisciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, evaluate soil/rock conditions with advanced modelling, shape practice methodologies, and mentor staff to grow technical capability while engaging clients to strengthen WSP’s northern presence.
Location: Whitehorse
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead complex geotechnical investigations, advanced analyses, design reviews, and construction-phase services.
  • •Guide multidisciplinary teams through full project life cycles with clear technical direction.
  • •Evaluate intricate soil and rock conditions using advanced modelling to deliver robust, defensible recommendations.
  • •Shape methodologies, standards, and innovation within WSP’s northern geotechnical practice.
  • •Mentor and develop staff across levels, fostering strong capability and succession growth.

Key Requirements

  • •A degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, plus registration as a P.Eng. in Canada (or eligibility with Engineers Yukon).
  • •15+ years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience, including northern, transportation, infrastructure, municipal, or resource-sector projects.
  • •Recognized expertise in advanced geotechnical analysis, subsurface evaluation, and construction considerations.
  • •Ability to influence technical direction, guide teams, and support strategic decision-making.
  • •Proficiency with geotechnical platforms such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or equivalent tools.
Experience:15+ yearsGeotechnicalNorthernInfrastructureCivil engineeringGeotechnical consulting
Education:Bachelor's in Civil or Geological Engineering
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationProblem-solvingInfluence
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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