Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Northern BC

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Northern BC, including Prince George. This role focuses on managing geotechnical consulting projects and requires a minimum of six years of experience along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers competitive compensation, relocation support, and unique opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant northern community surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

Benefits

Northern Living Allowance

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Registration as a P.Eng. in Canada and eligible for EGBC registration.
• Minimum of six years of relevant work experience as a geotechnical consultant.
• Valid Canadian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical studies and reports.
• Work on multidisciplinary projects including highways and bridges.
• Manage field operations for geotechnical investigations.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering expertise

Project management

Knowledge of geotechnical software

Strong initiative and self-direction

Critical evaluation of analyses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

The 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 our Prince George, Terrace and Fort St. John offices. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will work closely with our professionals, collaborate with industry experts, and work on various large-scale projects throughout British Columbia and Yukon Territory. WSP will support relocation and accommodation for candidates wishing to relocate.

Why choose WSP?

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. WSP’s Earth and Environment division includes 14,000 professionals worldwide; we collaborate to protect and conserve natural landscapes and design the foundations on which our communities stand.

As a geotechnical professional based in one of our strategic northern offices, you will interact closely with important stakeholders in northern settings, including engagement with First Nations partners, natural and renewable resource investors, and with government authorities committed to energy and infrastructure upgrades.

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

Why choose Northern BC?

WSP presently offers a Northern Living Allowance bonus above base salary in northern offices, including Prince George, Terrace and Fort St. John!

Adventure awaits you! Northern communities offer vibrant lifestyles surrounded by rich natural resources and stunning landscapes. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and camping in easily accessible green spaces and remote wilderness. With minimal crowds and low costs, adventure is always within reach. These regions also host top-tier educational institutions like UNBC in Prince George. Our northern cities are teeming with a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and success. If you seek work-life balance, affordability, and opportunity, the North is your place to thrive!

What you can expect to do here:

• Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects;
• Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions;
• Prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects in projects, based on studies and project-specific work;
• Provide geotechnical engineering expertise to support multi-disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, tunneling, etc.;
• Assist in developing and leading projects requiring geotechnical investigation programs, prepare bidding documents, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor submissions and support project engineers as part of their mandate;
• Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues encountered, such as: settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, interstitial overpressure development, preferential flow, frost heave, excavation and backfilling procedures, etc.;
• Support field operations through managing field programs that may include boreholes, in situ tests, piezocone soundings, reconnaissance trenches, as well as miscellaneous construction work such as soil embankment construction, subgrade compaction assessment, installation of geosynthetics, etc.; and
• You may be required to perform other tasks as part of your role in the team.

What you’ll bring to WSP…

• A bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis from an accredited university;
• You are presently registered as a P.Eng. in Canada, and eligible for registration with EGBC;
• Some relevant experience gained as a P.Eng. in a Canadian province or territory;
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience as a consultant Geotechnical Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, or related position;
• Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W, etc.), Rocscience, or other similar software suites;
• Demonstrated sense of initiative and ability to be self‑directed;
• Strong track record of managing and completing projects on time and on budget;
• Ability to perform critical evaluation of outputs for geotechnical analyses; and
• Valid Canadian driver’s license.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $96,200 - $132,200

Northern Living Allowance will be applied in addition to the expected base salary.

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