Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Northern BC

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Northern BC

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Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based in Northern BC and Yukon. This position is available in our Prince George, Terrace, and Fort St. John offices. You will work closely with professionals, collaborate with industry experts, and manage projects across British Columbia and Yukon Territory.

WSP will support relocation and accommodation for candidates wishing to relocate.

Why Choose WSP?

WSP is a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector headquartered in Montreal. Our Earth and Environment division includes 14,000 professionals worldwide and focuses on protecting natural landscapes and designing foundational infrastructure. WSP values inclusion, offers flexible work policies, supports a Canadian success story, and provides outstanding career opportunities in a collaborative culture.

We offer a Northern Living Allowance bonus in addition to base salary in northern offices.

What You Can Expect to Do Here

• Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects.
• Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative solutions.
• Prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various aspects of projects.
• Provide expertise to support multi‑disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, and tunneling.
• Assist in developing and leading projects requiring geotechnical investigation programs, including preparing bidding documents, soliciting bids, evaluating subcontractor submissions, and supporting project engineers.
• Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues such as settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, frost heave, excavation and backfilling procedures, and related challenges.
• Support field operations through managing field programs that may include boreholes, in‑situ tests, piezocone soundings, reconnaissance trenches, and construction work such as soil embankment construction, subgrade compaction assessment, and geosynthetic installation.
• You may be required to perform other tasks as part of your role in the team.

What You’ll Bring to WSP

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia) : $96,200 – $132,200 per year. A Northern Living Allowance will be added to the base salary. The final salary may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

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About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms dedicated to future‑proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members globally and more than 12,000 in Canada, WSP offers a wide range of services from environmental remediation to urban planning, iconic engineering, and renewable energy development.

We value our people, are locally dedicated with international scale, and foster collaboration and accountability across all projects.

Health & Safety

Health and Safety is a core value at WSP. Candidates must comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies. Safety‑sensitive positions require physical tasks in remote or isolated settings, work alone, and in inclement weather within safe limits.

EEO Statement

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

Location Opportunities

Adventure awaits you in northern communities, offering vibrant lifestyles, outdoor activities, and top‑tier educational institutions such as UNBC in Prince George. These regions provide growth and work‑life balance opportunities.

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