Early Professional, Geotechnical Engineering

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training to join their dynamic Geotechnical Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse projects across British Columbia and Yukon Territory, providing technical support in both field and office settings. You'll enjoy significant fieldwork, conducting site reconnaissance, and overseeing subsurface investigations. With a commitment to professional development, this firm fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, making it an ideal environment for aspiring engineers to thrive and grow in their careers.

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical and geological engineering.
• University degree or equivalent experience in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services in field and office environments.
• Carry out field testing and laboratory testing of materials.
• Collaborate with local and regional teams on various projects.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Report Writing

Field Testing

MS Office Suite

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Analytical Software

Field Equipment

Job description

Why WSP?We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofInclusionandBelonging.

WSP is currently seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Geotechnical Team based in our Prince George and Terrace offices.

As a Junior Geotechnical EIT, you will provide support to intermediate and senior level geotechnical engineers on a wide variety of projects throughout Yukon Territory, British Columbia, and beyond. Our professionals offer leadership, mentoring and opportunity to develop in a wide variety of geotechnical practice areas.

The position may involve significant time out of town on engaging field assignments.

A day in the life…

• Providing technical services in both the field and office environments;
• Providing technical assistance in materials-related projects and tasks, including carrying out field testing of various materials on construction sites, in-situ density testing;
• In our Prince George facility, you'll have the opportunity to carry out laboratory testing in our CCIL certified materials laboratory!
• Performing construction site reconnaissance, inspections, and observations;
• Carrying out fieldwork, directing fieldwork operations for subsurface investigations including layout, supervising drill rigs and/or excavators, logging boreholes and test pits, site surveying to determine elevations at specific locations, sampling soil and groundwater, and preparing of detailed site sketches;
• Using specialized equipment and analytical software to prepare analyses, reports and technical drawings;
• Summarizing and analyzing findings from investigations and lab testing for report writing; and,
• Collaborating with and providing to other local and regionally based WSP teams including mining, coastal, civil, municipal, environmental, archaeology, and more.

What you'll bring to WSP…

• University or equivalent education or experience in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering;
• You enjoy fieldwork and like to work autonomously – think the opposite of a monotonous standard 9-5 desk job!
• You’ve got access to a vehicle, a clean Driver’s Abstract, and you know your way around the MS Office suite of products;
• Previous experience attending to active construction sites is an asset;
• Strong report writing and verbal communication skills;
• Between 0 to 5 years’ of relevant experience in the field of geotechnical and geological engineering;
• You want to experience what it’s like to work for the leading geotechnical / geological consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $71,500- $98,300

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.