Senior Contaminated Sites Engineer – North & Remote Projects

WSP in Canada; Kelowna, Prince George, Terrace, Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Canadian employer recognition

Flexible work arrangements

Global opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist to join our team across British Columbia and Yukon. You will lead complex environmental and contaminated sites initiatives, inform major infrastructure projects, and support resilient land and water systems.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in contaminated sites investigations and remediation, plus strong project management and regulatory expertise in BC/Yukon.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in contaminated sites investigation and remediation.
• Bachelor's or higher in a related environmental field and eligible for professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex contaminated site assessment and remediation programs.
• Oversee soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapour investigations.
• Develop conceptual site models and remedial options analyses.
• Advise clients and regulators on regulatory pathways and risk-based decisions.
• Mentor project teams and support business development.

Skills

Contaminated sites investigation

Remediation strategies

Project management

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Environmental, Geological, or Civil Engineering degree

Geoscience degree

Tools

CSAP designation

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist to join our team across British Columbia and Yukon. You will lead complex environmental and contaminated sites initiatives, inform major infrastructure projects, and support resilient land and water systems.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in contaminated sites investigations and remediation, plus strong project management and regulatory expertise in BC/Yukon.