Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

WSP
Canada
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Client relations"]

Geotechnical engineer role in Dartmouth blending fieldwork (boreholes, test pits, in situ testing, instrumentation) with office analysis. Develop recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, pavements and slope stability; prepare clear technical reports; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; mentor junior staff and build strong client relationships.

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Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Geotechnical engineer role in Dartmouth blending fieldwork (boreholes, test pits, in situ testing, instrumentation) with office analysis. Develop recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, pavements and slope stability; prepare clear technical reports; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; mentor junior staff and build strong client relationships.
Location: Canada
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and participate in field programs including borehole drilling, test pitting, in situ testing, instrumentation installation, and construction monitoring.
  • •Analyze geotechnical and geological data to develop recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, pavements, and slope stability.
  • •Prepare clear, defensible technical reports such as investigations, design briefs, and construction documentation.
  • •Provide geotechnical input to multidisciplinary teams and support innovative, data driven solutions.
  • •Mentor junior staff in field methods, analysis techniques, and safety practices.

Key Requirements

  • •Technical Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
  • •Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. with Engineers Nova Scotia.
  • •Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Geotechnical or Geological Engineer.
  • •Valid Canadian driver’s license.
  • •Familiarity with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or similar.
Experience:5+ yearsGeotechnical engineeringCivil engineeringInfrastructure
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamworkClient relations
Languages:English
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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