Senior Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 104,100 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Vancouver to lead diverse geotechnical investigations and manage significant projects across Western Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and hold a P.Eng. designation.

In this role, you will evaluate geotechnical challenges, prepare technical reports, and mentor junior engineers, while ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience.
• Leadership roles in complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in BC or eligibility for registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations for multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage projects from planning to execution and client engagement.
• Prepare and review technical reports and construction documentation.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Advanced proficiency in geotechnical software

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Senior)

This role leads geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design for multidisciplinary infrastructure, energy, and development projects across Western Canada. It involves managing medium to large projects from planning and budgeting through execution and client engagement, evaluating geotechnical challenges such as settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, and excavation design, preparing and reviewing technical reports and construction documentation, leading field programs and construction QA/QC activities, and mentoring junior and intermediate engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design for multidisciplinary infrastructure, energy, and development projects.
• Manage medium to large projects from planning and budgeting through execution and client engagement.
• Evaluate geotechnical challenges including settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, and excavation design.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design briefs, and construction documentation.
• Lead field programs and construction QA/QC activities, including site investigations and testing programs.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership roles in complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia (or eligibility for registration).
• Proven project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced proficiency with industry‑standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or equivalent tools.
• Valid BC driver’s licence.

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

Health, Safety, and Accessibility

Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy, as well as client HSE policies, 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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.