Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Northern BC

WSP Canada; Prince George; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their offices in Northern BC, offering an attractive salary range of $96,200 to $132,200. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, six years of relevant experience, and knowledge of geotechnical software like GeoStudio. This role involves collaborating on large-scale projects, preparing engineering reports, and evaluating geotechnical issues while supporting field operations. Relocation assistance is provided.

Benefits

Flexible work policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Registered as a P.Eng. in Canada and eligible for registration with EGBC.
• Minimum of six years of relevant consulting experience.
• Strong record of managing projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering staff on geotechnical projects.
• Prepare geotechnical studies and reports.
• Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues such as settlements and slope stabilization.

Skills

Geotechnical software knowledge (GeoStudio, Rocscience)

Project management

Critical analysis

Self-directed work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based in Northern BC and Yukon. This position is available in the Prince George, Terrace and Fort St. John offices. The role will work closely with professionals and industry experts on large‑scale projects throughout British Columbia and Yukon Territory. WSP will support relocation and accommodation for candidates wishing to relocate.

Why choose WSP?

WSP is a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector, with 14,000 professionals worldwide. As a geotechnical professional based in a northern office, you will engage stakeholders including First Nations partners, resource investors, and government authorities.

• Inclusive and belonging culture
• Flexible work policy to support work‑life balance
• Canadian pride and national success story
• Impact through engineering projects that shape the environment, highways, buildings, and terrain
• Opportunities for career growth and innovation
• A collaborative culture with genuinely good people who do humbly important work

WSP offers attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee‑focused benefits, virtual healthcare, a wellness platform, savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here

• Collaborate with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects.
• Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative solutions.
• Prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports with recommendations for various projects based on studies and project work.
• Provide geological engineering expertise for multi‑disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, and tunneling.
• Assist in developing and leading projects requiring investigation programs, prepare bidding documents, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor submissions, and support project engineers.
• Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues such as settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, interstitial overpressure development, preferential flow, frost heave, excavation, and backfilling procedures.
• Support field operations by managing field programs that may include boreholes, in‑situ tests, piezocone soundings, reconnaissance trenches, and construction work such as soil embankment construction, subgrade compaction assessment, and geosynthetic installation.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical emphasis from an accredited university.
• Registered as a P.Eng. in Canada and eligible for registration with EGBC.
• Relevant experience as a P.Eng. in a Canadian province or territory.
• Minimum six (6) years of relevant consulting experience as a Geotechnical Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, or related position.
• Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), Rocscience, or similar suites.
• Demonstrated initiative and self‑directed work ethic.
• Strong track record of managing and completing projects on time and on budget.
• Ability to conduct critical evaluation of geotechnical analysis outputs.
• Valid Canadian driver’s licence.

Compensation

Salary range (British Columbia): $96,200 – $132,200. A Northern Living Allowance will be applied in addition to the base salary.

Final salary awarded may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs. The range is subject to change for business purposes.

Additional considerations

Health and safety is a core value; compliance with HSE policy is required for all work, including client locations.

Offers for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon the candidate’s ability to perform key physical tasks in varied environmental conditions, including remote or isolated areas and inclement weather.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to employment equity principles. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.