Senior Engineer (Geotechnical)

WSP Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Job summary

WSP Canada in British Columbia is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical expertise on high-profile infrastructure projects in the BC and Yukon region. Based in Kelowna or Kamloops, you will join a connected national practice and make a tangible on-the-ground impact in the communities you serve.

The role demands a geotechnical engineering degree, P.Eng eligibility with EGBC, 7+ years of hands-on experience, and proficiency with GeoStudio or Rocscience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Registration or eligibility for P.Eng. with EGBC.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on geotechnical experience across multiple project types.
• Proficiency with GeoStudio, Rocscience, or similar geotechnical software.
• Ability to lead workstreams with minimal direction.
• Strong track record delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical expertise on multidisciplinary projects including highways, bridges, dams, buildings and tunnels.
• Collaborate with engineering staff and cross-regional teams to develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical studies and reports with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Lead or support geotechnical investigation programs, including bidding and subcontractor oversight.
• Assess geotechnical challenges such as settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, frost heave, groundwater flow.
• Manage field programs including drilling, CPTs, trenching, and QA/QC activities.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

P.Eng eligibility (EGBC)

7+ years geotechnical experience

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Lead workstreams

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You

This is your chance to apply senior-level geotechnical expertise to the projects that define the future of BC and the Yukon. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer within our Ground Engineering & Materials team, you'll bring your experience to some of the most high-profile, technically complex, and meaningful infrastructure projects in the region. Based in Kelowna or Kamloops, you will be part of a connected national practice while making a real, on-the-ground impact in the communities you serve.

Your Impact

• Deliver geotechnical expertise on multidisciplinary projects-including highways, bridges, dams, buildings, tunnels, industrial facilities, and remote northern infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering staff and cross-regional teams to develop innovative, practical, and sustainable geotechnical solutions.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical studies and engineering reports, offering clear, actionable recommendations grounded in field data and technical analysis.
• Lead or support geotechnical investigation programs, including scoping, bidding, procurement, and oversight of subcontractor activities.
• Assess and evaluate key geotechnical challenges such as settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, frost heave, groundwater flow, excavation considerations, and more.
• Manage field programs that may include drilling, in-situ testing, CPT investigations, trenching, and construction QA/QC activities (e.g., subgrade compaction, geosynthetics installation).
• Contribute to project delivery excellence by ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional technical rigor.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a P.Eng. with EGBC.
• At least 7 years of hands‑on geotechnical experience, ideally across multiple project types and field conditions.
• Proficiency with industry-standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or similar tools.
• A strong sense of initiative and the ability to lead workstreams with minimal direction.
• A proven track record delivering geotechnical projects on time, on budget, and with high technical quality.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds-your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance-we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

Disclosure:

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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .