Lead Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join their Ground Engineering and Materials Team in beautiful Victoria, BC. In this pivotal role, you will lead geotechnical studies, manage critical projects, and collaborate with a talented team to deliver innovative solutions across various infrastructure projects. The company prides itself on a culture of inclusion and offers flexible work options, a commitment to employee well-being, and a clear vision for the future. If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related fields.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a professional geotechnical engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical studies and prepare engineering reports.
• Manage geotechnical investigation programs and assess related issues.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Geomechanics

Technical Knowledge Sharing

Critical Evaluation

Education

Degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Ensoft

Rocscience

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based in Victoria, BC. You will join our highly successful team, using your skills to assist in the management and execution of various high-profile and critical projects throughout BC and Yukon.

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects;
• Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions;
• Lead and prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects in projects, based on studies and project-specific work;
• Provide geotechnical engineering expertise to support multi-disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, tunneling, etc.;
• Develop, manage and lead projects requiring geotechnical investigation programs, prepare bidding documents, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor submissions and support project engineers as part of their mandate;
• Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues encountered, such as: settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, interstitial overpressure development, preferential flow, excavation and backfilling procedures, etc.;
• Support field operations through supervision and monitoring of boreholes, in situ tests, piezocone soundings, reconnaissance trenches, as well as miscellaneous construction work such as soil embankment construction, subgrade compaction assessment, installation of geosynthetics, etc.; and
• You may be required to perform other tasks as part of your role in the team.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering from an accredited university;
• Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a professional geotechnical engineer (Peng) with EGBC;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience as a Geotechnical Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, or related position;
• Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Ensoft, Rocscience, or other similar software suites;
• Sense of initiative and be self-directed;
• Strong track record of managing and completing projects on time and on budget; and
• Ability to perform critical evaluation of outputs for geotechnical analyses.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $113,500.00 - $156,000.00

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64336
• Locations 3600 Uptown Boulevard, Victoria, BC, V8Z 0B9, CA
• Posting Date 12/12/2024, 05:43 PM

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.

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.