Geotechnical Engineer

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us — Join our Ground Engineering team in Calgary or Edmonton , where your expertise will directly support safe, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure across Alberta. From geohazard risk reduction to major infrastructure and mining projects, you’ll shape solutions that protect communities and fuel long‑term environmental stewardship.

This is your chance to lead and contribute to technically rich projects across diverse terrain — from remote field sites to urban centers — and advance your geotechnical career with a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.

Your Impact

You will make a meaningful difference by :

• Designing and delivering geotechnical solutions that support safe foundations, transportation corridors, slope stabilization, and mining infrastructure across Alberta.
• Planning, leading, and executing geotechnical and geo‑environmental field investigations — from drilling oversight to site characterization — and translating findings into sound engineering decisions.
• Producing clear, data‑driven technical reports that influence major project decisions and help clients mitigate geotechnical risk.
• Applying advanced analysis and modelling (e.g., slope stability, settlement, seepage) to support high‑quality design outcomes.
• Managing projects of varying complexity, providing direction, mentorship, and quality oversight to junior engineers and technologists.
• Collaborating with teams in other WSP offices to expand expertise, contribute to complex multi‑disciplinary projects, and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Supporting construction through field reviews, technical recommendations, and practical problem solving.
• Growing your expertise through training, professional development, and hands‑on coaching from senior geotechnical leaders.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities and advance humanity.

Compensation :

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT : $89,800 – $118,900

MB & ON : $81,900 – $112,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC : $81,100 – $107,700

Disclosure :

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and ready to shape the future of Alberta’s infrastructure and natural environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career with WSP.

Job Info

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

Please Note :

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.

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