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Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Northern BCWSP in Canada • Fort St. John, Peace River Regional District, CA
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Northern BC

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Northern BC

WSP in Canada • Fort St. John, Peace River Regional District, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Northern BC

Join to apply for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Northern BC role at WSP in Canada. WSP will support relocation and accommodation for candidates wishing to relocate.

The 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. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will work closely with our professionals, collaborate with industry experts, and work on various large‑scale projects throughout British Columbia and Yukon Territory.

Why choose WSP?

WSP is a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Our Earth and Environment division includes 14,000 professionals worldwide; we collaborate to protect and conserve natural landscapes and design the foundations on which our communities stand.

Benefits and Culture

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
  • Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
  • A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.
  • We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs.

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 project solutions;
  • Prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects in projects, based on studies and project‑specific work;
  • Provide geotechnical engineering expertise to support multi‑disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, tunneling, etc.;
  • Assist in developing and leading projects requiring geotechnical investigation programs, prepare bidding documents, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor submissions and support project engineers as part of their mandate;
  • Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues encountered, such as settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, interstitial overpressure development, preferential flow, frost heave, excavation and backfilling procedures, etc.;
  • Support field operations through managing field programs that may include boreholes, in‑situ tests, piezocone soundings, reconnaissance trenches, as well as miscellaneous construction work such as soil embankment construction, subgrade compaction assessment, installation of geosynthetics, etc.;
  • You may be required to perform other tasks as part of your role in the team.
  • What you’ll bring to WSP

  • A bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis from an accredited university;
  • You are presently registered as a P.Eng. in Canada, and eligible for registration with EGBC;
  • Some relevant experience gained as a P.Eng. in a Canadian province or territory;
  • A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience as a consultant Geotechnical Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, or related position;
  • Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio (Slope / W, Seep / W, etc.), Rocscience, or other similar software suites;
  • Demonstrated sense of initiative and ability to be self‑directed;
  • Strong track record of managing and completing projects on time and on budget;
  • Ability to perform critical evaluation of outputs for geotechnical analyses;
  • Valid Canadian driver’s license.
  • Compensation

    Salary range (in British Columbia) : $96,200 - $132,200. A Northern Living Allowance will be applied in addition to the expected base salary. The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

    Seniority Level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment Type

    Full‑time

    Job Function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Professional Services

    About WSP

  • We value our people and our reputation.
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale.
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do.
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.
  • Important Notes

    Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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

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

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

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