Junior Geotechnical Engineer

WSP
Mississauga, Markham, Ottawa
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Initiative","Attention to detail","Team spirit","Technical writing","Interpersonal communication"]

Support and supervise geotechnical investigations across Ontario, including test pitting, borehole drilling, and in-situ testing. Coordinate fieldwork with lab testing and assist intermediate and senior engineers on technical analyses such as bearing capacity, settlement, and slope stability. Provide field and reporting support, help prepare geotechnical studies, proposals, and engineering reports for low-to-medium complexity projects, and actively promote a safety-first culture.

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Junior Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Support and supervise geotechnical investigations across Ontario, including test pitting, borehole drilling, and in-situ testing. Coordinate fieldwork with lab testing and assist intermediate and senior engineers on technical analyses such as bearing capacity, settlement, and slope stability. Provide field and reporting support, help prepare geotechnical studies, proposals, and engineering reports for low-to-medium complexity projects, and actively promote a safety-first culture.
Location: Mississauga, Markham, Ottawa
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Supervise geotechnical investigations including test pitting, borehole drilling, and in-situ testing.
  • •Coordinate geotechnical investigation and laboratory testing.
  • •Complete geotechnical analyses such as bearing capacity, settlement, and slope stability under guidance.
  • •Provide technical support on field investigations, interpret laboratory test results, and support geotechnical design and analysis.
  • •Assist with preparing geotechnical studies, proposals, and engineering reports for low to medium complexity projects while participating in a safety-first culture.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s considered an asset).
  • •1–3 years of relevant post-degree experience in geotechnical consulting.
  • •Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO.
  • •Sense of initiative, attention to detail, and team spirit.
  • •Commitment to safe work practices and willingness to work outside the office and on project sites as required.
Education:Bachelor's in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering
Skills:InitiativeAttention to detailTeam spiritTechnical writingInterpersonal communication
Licenses:Ontario driver’s license
Certifications:Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) eligibility

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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