Junior Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Geotechnical Engineer‑in‑Training to join our northern BC & Yukon Ground Engineering team in Terrace, BC. You will collaborate with junior and senior engineers, support field investigations, analysis, and design on a wide range of projects, and help deliver practical, resilient solutions for clients and communities.

• Contribute to planning and executing geotechnical field investigations, including boreholes, test pits, and in‑situ testing for transportation, municipal, industrial, and environmental projects.
• Assist in interpreting soil, rock, and groundwater conditions and translate findings into clear, practical design recommendations.
• Support development of geotechnical design solutions for foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures, and buried infrastructure to keep people and communities safe.
• Prepare concise, data‑driven technical memoranda and reports that inform client decisions on scope, schedule, and investment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (environmental, structural, transportation, water, and more) to integrate ground engineering into larger project designs.
• Help advance sustainable design practices by considering constructability, materials, and long‑term performance.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to problem‑solving discussions, bringing an EIT perspective and curiosity to every challenge.

• Degree in civil, geological, or geotechnical engineering and registration or eligibility to register as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) with a Canadian engineering association.
• Valid Canadian driver’s licence, access to a vehicle, and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Experience in geotechnical or ground engineering through co‑op, internship, or early‑career project work.
• Comfortable supporting work both in the field and in the office; willingness to travel to sites across northern British Columbia and the Yukon.
• Enjoy working with data—logs, lab results, monitoring records—to support practical recommendations.
• Keen to grow skills with geotechnical tools and software (analysis, modeling, drafting platforms) and learn from senior mentors.
• Commitment to doing work that matters to clients, communities, and the environment, with a collaborative, safety‑focused mindset.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $88,400
MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $60,300 – $80,000

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary within or outside the range above based on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates at all stages of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.