Lead Contaminated Sites Engineer & Remediation Expert

WSP; Terrace; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career progression

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Principal Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist to lead complex contaminated sites initiatives across British Columbia and Yukon. You will oversee Phase I/II assessments, remediation strategies, and multidisciplinary projects while mentoring teams and strengthening client relationships.

This senior role requires 15+ years in contaminated sites investigation/remediation, strong project management, and a track record of regulatory engagement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in contaminated sites investigation/remediation
• Experience in northern/remote/industrial settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead contaminated site assessment & remediation programs (Phase I/II, DSIs, options analyses)
• Oversee soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapour investigations with defensible data
• Develop conceptual site models and long-term monitoring strategies
• Advise clients/regulators on regulatory pathways and risk-based decision-making
• Prepare senior technical reviews and data-driven reports for infrastructure projects
• Mentor project teams and grow client relationships and opportunities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for climate-resilient environmental solutions

Skills

Contaminated sites investigation

Conceptual site modeling

Remediation planning & implementation

Regulatory knowledge BC/Yukon

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership of field teams

CSAP designation (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental, Geological, Civil Engineering or Geoscience

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Principal Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist to lead complex contaminated sites initiatives across British Columbia and Yukon. You will oversee Phase I/II assessments, remediation strategies, and multidisciplinary projects while mentoring teams and strengthening client relationships.

This senior role requires 15+ years in contaminated sites investigation/remediation, strong project management, and a track record of regulatory engagement.