Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Northern BC

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The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

This is your chance to shape the foundations of communities across Northern BC and Yukon. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer , you'll work on impactful, large-scale infrastructure, transportation, industrial, and natural resource projects in some of Canada's most technically exciting environments. From supporting northern development to collaborating closely with First Nations partners and government stakeholders, your expertise will directly influence resilient, sustainable infrastructure in remote and growing regions.

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

Your Impact

• Deliver geotechnical studies, analyses, and engineering reports that guide safe, sustainable project decisions across diverse northern terrains.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop geotechnical solutions for highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial facilities, tunnelling, and more.
• Lead geotechnical investigation programs, including scoping, bid documents, contractor evaluations, and technical oversight throughout project delivery.
• Assess complex geotechnical challenges such as settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, frost effects, and groundwater behaviour-bringing forward clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Support field programs including boreholes, CPTs, test pits, piezocone soundings, embankment construction, subgrade assessments, and geosynthetics installation.
• Share knowledge across WSP's national network, contributing to innovative approaches and best practices in geotechnical engineering.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, inclusion, and technical excellence while mentoring junior team members and supporting project delivery across the region.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. Proudly Canadian - We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026, with deep roots and a strong presence across the North.

Compensation

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 make an impact across Northern Canada, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in building a future that inspires.

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.

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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.

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