Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Geohazards)

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

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Geohazards Practice within the Ground Engineering team in Calgary or Edmonton. You will lead geohazard assessments and mitigation designs for complex projects across Western Canada, focusing on landslides, slope stability, and river erosion to protect communities and critical infrastructure.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality technical analyses, and contribute to innovative geotechnical

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta, or eligible for registration.
• 10+ years of experience in geohazard assessments, slope stability engineering, mitigation design, instrumentation monitoring, and geotechnical consulting.
• Demonstrated expertise in geotechnical and geo-structural analyses for slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, and erosion protection.
• Advanced proficiency with geotechnical modelling tools including Global Mapper, SLOPE/W, PLAXIS; FLAC and SEEP/W are pluses.

Responsibilities

• Lead geohazard assessments, analyses, and mitigation designs for complex projects involving landslides and slope instability.
• Deliver investigations, feasibility studies, and hazard evaluations for existing and proposed infrastructure.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through desktop studies, field investigations, instrumentation programs, and site inspections.
• Develop practical mitigation solutions including slope stabilization, retaining structures, erosion protection, and ground improvement.
• Manage projects through all phases including budgets, safety, quality, and client relationships.
• Prepare technical deliverables such as reports, models, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, utilities, and specialists to ensure integrated delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical analyses

Slope stability

Instrumentation monitoring

Geohazard assessments

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Geotechnical or Geological Engineering

MSc or PhD in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering (asset)

Tools

Global Mapper

SLOPE/W

LPILE

FLAC

SEEP/W

PLAXIS

PLAXIS LE

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Build the Future with Us

This is your chance to be part of a team shaping resilient infrastructure and the future of Geohazards and Mitigation across Western Canada.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer working in our Geohazards Practice within the overall Ground Engineering team in Calgary or Edmonton, you will play a key role in assessing a variety of geohazard-related challenges and delivering safe, sustainable, and optimized mitigation solutions that protect communities, industries, and ecosystems for generations to come.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned geotechnical professional who thrives on solving complex problems, driving high-quality client outcomes, and advancing technical excellence. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts on impactful projects while helping shape innovative solutions for some of Western Canada's most complex geotechnical and geohazard challenges.

Your Impact

• Lead geohazard assessments, analyses, and mitigation designs for complex projects involving landslides, slope instability, river erosion, and other ground hazards affecting critical infrastructure.
• Deliver technical expertise on geotechnical investigations, feasibility studies, and hazard evaluations for both existing and proposed linear infrastructure.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through desktop studies, field investigations, instrumentation programs, monitoring initiatives, design, construction, and site inspections.
• Develop innovative and practical mitigation solutions including slope stabilization systems, retaining structures, erosion protection measures, and ground improvement techniques.
• Manage projects through all phases of delivery while supporting business development, client relationships, safety, quality, budget management, and project success.
• Prepare high-quality technical deliverables such as engineering reports, models, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and permit documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory bodies, utilities, and multidisciplinary specialists to support safe, efficient, and well-integrated project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; MSc or PhD in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering considered an asset.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta, or eligible for registration.
• 10+ years of experience in geohazard assessments, slope stability engineering, mitigation design, instrumentation monitoring, and geotechnical consulting.
• Demonstrated expertise in geotechnical and/or geo-structural analyses and design for slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, and erosion protection.
• Advanced proficiency with geotechnical modelling and geohazard assessment tools including Global Mapper, SLOPE/W, and LPILE; experience with FLAC, SEEP/W, PLAXIS, and PLAXIS LE is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects, manage budgets and schedules, build strong client relationships, and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Proven commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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 match 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 the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

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

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

NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and passionate about delivering innovative geohazard and geotechnical solutions that create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

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 .