Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Geohazards Leader

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

Job summary

WSP 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, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and deliver safe, sustainable mitigation solutions for Western Canada’s critical infrastructure.

You will apply deep geotechnical knowledge to investigations, hazard evaluations, and design work, coordinating with clients and regulators to ensure high-quality project outcomes across demanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; MSc/PhD asset.
• P.Eng. in Alberta or eligible.
• 10+ years of geohazard and slope stability experience.
• Expertise in geotechnical/geo-structural analyses and design for slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, erosion protection.
• Proficiency with geotechnical modelling and tools: Global Mapper, SLOPE/W, LPILE, FLAC, SEEP/W, PLAXIS.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary projects, manage budgets/schedules, maintain client relationships.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead geohazard assessments and mitigation designs for landslides and slope instability.
• Provide geotechnical investigations, feasibility studies and hazard evaluations.
• Guide teams through desktop studies, field work, instrumentation, monitoring, design and inspections.
• Develop innovative mitigation solutions including slope stabilization and ground improvement.
• Manage projects through all delivery phases, while supporting safety, quality, and budgets.
• Prepare technical deliverables: reports, models, drawings, specs, cost estimates, permits.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, utilities and specialists for integrated delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Client relationships

Health & safety

Geohazard modelling

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

MSc or PhD in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering (asset)

Tools

Global Mapper

SLOPE/W

LPILE

FLAC

SEEP/W

PLAXIS

PLAXIS LE

Job description

WSP 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, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and deliver safe, sustainable mitigation solutions for Western Canada’s critical infrastructure.

You will apply deep geotechnical knowledge to investigations, hazard evaluations, and design work, coordinating with clients and regulators to ensure high-quality project outcomes across demanding