Lead Professional, Geotechnical Engineering

WSP Global Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in beautiful Kelowna. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile projects across BC and Yukon, leveraging your expertise in geotechnical engineering. You will collaborate with talented professionals, lead investigations, and provide critical insights that contribute to the success of diverse infrastructure projects. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and a culture of inclusion, this forward-thinking company provides a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to enhance the world around you, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering with project management skills.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a professional geotechnical engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical studies and prepare engineering reports with recommendations.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, and dams.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Knowledge Sharing

Critical Evaluation

Self-direction

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Ensoft

Rocscience

Job description

Lead Professional, Geotechnical Engineering

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based in the interior of BC. This position is available in our Kelowna office. 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.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

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:

Responsibilities:

• 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;
• Provide geotechnical engineering expertise to support multi-disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, tunneling, etc.;
• Develop and lead projects requiring geotechnical investigation programs, prepare bidding documents, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor submissions and support project engineers;
• Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues encountered, such as settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, etc.;
• Support field operations through managing field programs that may include boreholes, in situ tests, reconnaissance trenches, etc.;
• Perform other tasks as part of your role in the team.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• A degree in Geotechnical 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 or related position;
• Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Ensoft, Rocscience, or similar;
• Sense of initiative and be self-directed;
• Strong track record of managing and completing projects on time and on budget;
• Ability to perform critical evaluation of outputs for geotechnical analyses.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $113,500 - $156,000

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64706
• Locations 16321 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 0B5, CA
• Posting Date 01/03/2025, 08:57 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times.

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.