Geotechnical Engineer — Field & Design Leader (Prince George)

WSP Global Inc.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Living Allowance

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Prince George, BC, is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join the Ground Engineering and Materials Team.

The role blends field assignments with office analysis on geotechnical projects across BC and the Yukon, collaborating with technical experts and supporting major infrastructure initiatives. You will develop defensible reports, provide geotechnical input to multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. with EGBC.
• Minimum five years of experience as a Geotechnical or Geological Engineer.
• Experience interpreting soil and rock conditions, laboratory data, and construction requirements.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in field programs including borehole drilling, test pitting, in situ testing, instrumentation installation, and construction monitoring.
• Analyze geotechnical and geological data to develop recommendations for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, pavements, and slope stability.
• Prepare clear, defensible technical reports such as investigations, design briefs, and construction documentation.
• Provide geotechnical input to multidisciplinary teams and support innovative, data driven solutions.
• Mentor junior staff in field methods, analysis techniques, and safety practices.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive, reliable engineering advice.
• Support quality assurance processes, project coordination, and continuous improvement in geotechnical practice.

Skills

P.Eng eligibility

5+ years exp

Soil/rock interpretation

Geotechnical data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Prince George, BC, is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join the Ground Engineering and Materials Team.

The role blends field assignments with office analysis on geotechnical projects across BC and the Yukon, collaborating with technical experts and supporting major infrastructure initiatives. You will develop defensible reports, provide geotechnical input to multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships.