Early Professional, Geotechnical Engineering

WSP Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training in Lethbridge, Alberta. Work with Prairies & North Lab & Materials to support field investigations, analysis, design, and construction services for transportation, municipal, and environmental projects.

You will combine field observations with lab data to deliver safe, practical geotechnical solutions. Under experienced mentorship, you’ll prepare calculations, reports, and documentation while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, geological, or geotechnical engineering with Lab & Materials focus.

Responsibilities

• Support field investigations, analysis, design, and construction services for transportation, municipal, and environmental projects.
• Conduct boreholes, test pits, in-situ testing, soil/rock/groundwater sampling and field observations.
• Analyze field and lab data to provide practical recommendations for foundations, earthworks, slopes, pavements, and buried infrastructure.
• Prepare field records, calculations, figures, memos, and reports to support client decisions on scope, schedule, and investment.
• Collaborate with environmental, structural, transportation, and civil teams to integrate ground engineering insights into designs.

Skills

Geotechnical fieldwork

Engineering calculations

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GeoStudio

gINT

APEGA registration

Field and office readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoStudio

gINT

Job description

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

Your Impact Starts Here

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

As a Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training based in Lethbridge, Alberta, you will work with our Prairies & North Lab & Materials team to support field investigations, analysis, design, and construction services for transportation, municipal, industrial, environmental, and community development projects. Guided by experienced professionals, you will combine field observations, laboratory data, and engineering principles to help clients understand soil, rock, and groundwater conditions and deliver safe, practical, and sustainable solutions across the Prairies and Canada's North.

Your Impact

• Contribute to planning and delivering field investigations and construction monitoring, including boreholes, test pits, in-situ testing, and soil, rock, and groundwater sampling.
• Analyze field observations and laboratory data to turn ground conditions into practical recommendations for foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures, pavements, and buried infrastructure.
• Produce clear field records, calculations, figures, technical memoranda, and report content that support informed client decisions on scope, schedule, and investment.
• Collaborate with environmental, structural, transportation, water, and civil teams to integrate ground engineering insights into resilient project designs.
• Advance sustainable geotechnical solutions by considering constructability, materials, environmental outcomes, and long-term performance.
• Strengthen safe, high-quality project delivery while growing your technical capability through mentorship, project meetings, and varied assignments across the Prairies and the North.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor's degree in civil, geological, or geotechnical engineering, with coursework or project experience focused on Lab & Materials.
• Registration, or eligibility to register, as an Engineer-in-Training with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Hands-on geotechnical experience through co-op, internship, academic fieldwork, or early-career projects involving investigation planning, soil or rock logging, sampling, or construction monitoring.
• Foundational knowledge of soil mechanics, foundations, earthworks, slope stability, groundwater, and laboratory testing, with the ability to interpret logs, laboratory results, and monitoring records.
• Ability to prepare organized calculations and technical documentation using Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, GeoStudio, gINT, or comparable analysis, modelling, or drafting tools is an asset.
• Readiness to contribute in both field and office settings, travel to sites across the Prairies and the North, work outdoors in variable conditions, follow site-specific safety requirements, and maintain a valid driver's licence.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $62,800 - $84,400
• MB & ON: $57,300 - $80,000
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $56,700 - $76,400

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.

Build Confidence Below Ground

Bring curiosity to the field and turn subsurface evidence into solutions that help southern Alberta's communities and infrastructure thrive. Grow your geotechnical capability while helping project teams make informed decisions from the ground up.

Shape stronger foundations with us.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here.