Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Deep Foundations

Position

Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Deep Foundations (Vancouver, BC)

• Be involved in leading the business and technical growth of the deep foundations practice locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Develop and drive deep foundation strategies in collaboration with specialists and market leaders.
• Share technical expertise across geographic boundaries to elevate innovation and project delivery.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through full project life cycles - from early engagement to completion.
• Prepare and lead geotechnical studies and engineering reports that meaningfully influence design outcomes.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations, procurement processes, contractor evaluations, and project execution.
• Evaluate complex geotechnical conditions including deep foundation design, seismic assessments, settlement, slope stability, construction considerations and many other geotechnical engineering aspects.
• Support field operations through leadership in many facets of geotechnical engineering including boreholes, in situ testing, piezocone soundings, earthworks, pile driving testing, instrumentation installation and data collection, construction reviews, and more.
• Serve as Project Manager or Project Director with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, client relationships, and team performance.

• A degree in Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Registration as a P.Eng. with EGBC or eligibility to register.
• 15+ years of experience in geotechnical or geomechanics engineering, including 5+ years in deep foundations.
• Expertise with geotechnical software such as Ensoft
  , Pile Dynamics
  , Geo Studio
  , Rocscience
  , and related tools.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex geotechnical analyses and provide high-quality technical direction.
• A track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and with excellence.
• Initiative, independence, and a passion for elevating the practice of geotechnical engineering.

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 - $195,400
• MB & ON: $134,600 - $184,600
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 - $176,900

It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects 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.