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Lead Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead geotechnical engineering projects across British Columbia, providing technical leadership and strategic guidance on complex infrastructure projects. Deliver advanced soil-structure interaction and foundation analyses, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet technical, environmental, and financial objectives, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in geotechnical practices with a focus on sustainability.

Location: Vancouver, Burnaby

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

•Lead geotechnical design and analysis for major infrastructure projects, including transportation, energy, civil infrastructure, and urban development.
•Deliver advanced soil-structure interaction studies and foundation engineering solutions that ensure safety and resilience.
•Collaborate with project managers, inter-disciplinary teams, and clients to develop strategies that meet technical, environmental, and financial objectives.
•Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
•Drive innovation in geotechnical practices, integrating cutting-edge technologies and sustainability principles into project delivery.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 122,900 - 162,800 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering (Masters or PhD preferred).
•12+ years of consulting experience in geotechnical engineering and project leadership.
•Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia (or eligibility for registration).
•Demonstrated success in client engagement, business development, and revenue growth.
•Technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering including deep/shallow foundations, slope stability, earthquake engineering, retaining walls, earth retention, dewatering, and ground improvement.

Experience:12+ yearsGeotechnicalInfrastructureCivil engineering

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationLeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingClient engagement

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Geotechnical designFoundation engineeringSoil-structure interactionSlope stabilityEarthquake engineeringDewateringGround improvement

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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