Senior Engineer; Geotechnical

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You – Apply senior‑level geotechnical expertise to impactful infrastructure projects in British Columbia and the Yukon.

Based in Kelowna, Kamloops, or Castlegar, you will be part of our Ground Engineering & Materials team, delivering on significant projects.

• Deliver geotechnical expertise on multidisciplinary projects — highways, bridges, dams, buildings, tunnels, industrial facilities, and remote northern infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering staff and cross‑regional teams to develop innovative, practical, and sustainable geotechnical solutions.
• Prepare detailed studies and reports, providing clear, actionable recommendations grounded in field data and analysis.
• Lead or support geotechnical investigation programs, including scoping, bidding, procurement, and oversight of subcontractor activities.
• Assess and evaluate key geotechnical challenges such as settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, frost heave, groundwater flow, excavation considerations, and more.
• Manage field programs that may include drilling, in‑situ testing, CPT investigations, trenching, and construction QA/QC activities (e.g., subgrade compaction, geosynthetics installation).
• Contribute to project delivery excellence by ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional technical rigor.

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geomechanics, or a related discipline.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a P.Eng. with EGBC.
• At least six years of hands‑on geotechnical experience, ideally across multiple project types and field conditions.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard software such as Geo Studio, Rocscience, or similar tools.
• A strong sense of initiative and the ability to lead work streams with minimal direction.
• A proven track record delivering projects on time, on budget, and with high technical quality.

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

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

Disclaimer:
Final salary may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority and location.

Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.

Health and safety is a core value. You are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies when working at client locations. Fieldwork may involve remote or isolated areas and inclement weather (within safe limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for all aspects of the selection process.

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

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.