Senior Professional, Geotechnical Engineering

WSP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Edmonton or Calgary. The role involves delivering high-quality engineering services, managing complex projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a strong background in geotechnical engineering, with 10-20+ years of experience, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Wellness platform

Great savings programs

Qualifications

• 10-20+ years of relevant geotechnical design experience.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering services with geotechnical investigations and designs.
• Lead the design and construction of dams/tailings dykes and pit walls.
• Manage projects and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering geology

Client management

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

University degree in civil (geotechnical) or geological engineering

Masters or Ph.D. degree

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Edmonton/Calgary

Why WSP? 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.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. We have over 70,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join our team in Edmonton or Calgary.

The Alberta Geotechnical group is involved in a range of projects from conventional to leading-edge complex assignments in the area of foundations, infrastructure and transportation; design of oil sands and tailings dams, pit walls and waste dump structures in the mining industry; and slope assessment and stabilization work related to geohazards.

The diversity in projects and complexity provides the opportunity for a rewarding career in one or more practice areas of choice.

We are currently looking forSenior level Geotechnical Engineersto add to the Edmonton or Calgary group in the following practice areas:

• Tailings dams/mining,
• Foundations/infrastructure, and
• Geohazards/stabilization

To succeed in this role, you’ll have a strong understanding of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, as well as proven project/client management, and communication skills. In return, you’ll play a key role in the organization to deliver and/or review high-quality engineering services and solutions to our clients.

If you have a proven track record in the geotechnical/geological consulting environment, this opportunity will provide both professional and personal satisfaction and opportunities for growth.

In addition to challenge, we offer:

• Attractive pay
• Flexible work options
• A great corporate culture
• Comprehensive employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare, a wellness platform, great savings programs and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with WSP, you’ll have the opportunity to :

• Use your technical skills to deliver high-quality engineering services with geotechnical investigations, conceptual and detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, drawings, and reporting.
• Use your skills in the area of dams and mining to lead the design, construction, monitoring, and/or safety review of dams/ tailings dykes, waste dumps and pit walls.
• Use your business sense to assist in maintaining and building strong client relationships and developing and growing the business for the long term.
• Use your leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills to manage projects and lead geotechnical and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior to intermediate geotechnical engineering staff.
• Prepare and review technical proposals and reports.
• Collaborate with other WSP offices, geotechnical engineering staff, and a range of internal multi-discipline groups on various projects in Northern Alberta, and occasionally in the USA and international locations.
• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life Saving rules to heart;

What you'll bring to WSP ...

A university degree with a minimum of an undergraduate degree (preferably with a Masters or Ph.D. degree) in civil (geotechnical) or geological engineering from an accredited university.

• The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, a minimum of 10 to 20+ years of relevant geotechnical design experience, and an ability to manage projects.
• A strong understanding of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations, geohazard evaluations, air-photo/LiDAR interpretations, slope stability evaluation, instrumentation, and construction monitoring.
• Experience with the design, construction, instrumentation, operational reviews and/or reclamation of oil sands waste dumps, pit walls, and/or tailings dykes.
• Extensive experience with slope stability, seepage and deformation modelling.
• Specific knowledge and understanding of Northern Alberta geology would be an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities, and a motivated team player.
• Excellent client relations and communication skills and abilities to manage project deliverables on time and budget.
• Excellent written communication skills to prepare work scopes, reports, presentations, and publications.
• A strong commitment to safety and sustainability
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)