Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

The Opportunity :

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based in Whitby.

As an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer, a day in the life involves time spent in the field, as well as working in office on projects and assignments related to geotechnical engineering.

You will work closely with our professionals, collaborate with industry experts, and work on various large-scale projects throughout Eastern Ontario.

Why choose WSP?

• 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.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• 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 - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

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, and a clear vision for the future.

WeAre WSP

A day in the life...

• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project timelines, as well as lead the planning, field support and completion of geotechnical site investigations;
• Perform all aspects of geotechnical investigations for buildings, highways, bridges, dams, tunnels, retaining walls, slope stability, and municipal infrastructure;
• Lead and prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects in projects, based on studies and project-specific work;
• Review and interpret the monitoring information from geotechnical instrumentation and testing programs and provide geotechnical design recommendations and parameters for analyses and design of structure foundations through report review and writing;
• Provide technical assistance in troubleshooting construction-related problems and assist project managers with quality control or quality assurance testing issues, and attend site visits, meetings, etc.
• that might arise from time to time;
• Review construction materials testing and field monitoring of geotechnical aspects of projects;
• Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects;
• Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions; and
• 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;
• Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a P.Eng. with PEO;
• Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant experience as a Geotechnical Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, or related position;
• Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or other similar software suites would be an asset;
• Openness to work away from the office and on project sites from time to time;
• Sense of initiative and 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; and
• Valid Ontario Driver's License.

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 :

• 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

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.

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