Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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This is your chance to shape the foundations of communities across Northern BC and Yukon
. As a
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
, based in our
Whitehorse, YT office. You’ll work on impactful, large‑scale infrastructure, transportation, industrial, and natural resource projects in some of Canada’s most technically exciting environments. From supporting northern development to collaborating closely with First Nations partners and government stakeholders, your expertise will directly influence resilient, sustainable infrastructure in remote and growing regions.

Experience the North at its best.

Whitehorse offers a unique blend of adventure, community, and opportunity, set against the backdrop of Yukon’s spectacular landscapes. With easy access to mountains, rivers, and vast wilderness, outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and paddling are part of everyday life.

• Strong sense of community and northern pride
• Unmatched access to remote and meaningful project work
• Dynamic, growing hub for northern infrastructure and resource development
• Home to Yukon University, Canada’s first university in the North, supporting research, innovation, and education tailored to northern communities
• Gateway to Yukon and northern Canada

Whitehorse combines a
high quality of life with the opportunity to work on impactful projects that truly shape northern communities. With fewer barriers and greater responsibility, professionals often gain broader, more hands‑on experience earlier in their careers.

WSP further supports northern careers through our
Northern Living Allowance
, making Whitehorse a rewarding and distinctive place to live, work, and grow.

• Deliver
  geotechnical studies, analyses, and engineering reports that guide safe, sustainable project decisions across diverse northern terrains.
• Collaborate
  with multidisciplinary teams to develop geotechnical solutions for highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial facilities, tunnelling, and more.
• Lead
  geotechnical investigation programs, including scoping, bid documents, contractor evaluations, and technical oversight throughout project delivery.
• Assess
  complex geotechnical challenges such as settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, frost effects, and groundwater behaviour—bringing forward clear, data‑driven recommendations.
• Support
  field programs including boreholes, CPTs, test pits, piezocone soundings, embankment construction, subgrade assessments, and geosynthetics installation.
• Share
  knowledge across WSP’s national network, contributing to innovative approaches and best practices in geotechnical engineering.
• Contribute
  to a culture of safety, inclusion, and technical excellence while mentoring junior team members and supporting project delivery across the region.

• You hold aB.Sc. in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering
  with a geotechnical focus, and you are already registered as aP.Eng. in Canada
  , with eligibility for registration with EGBC.
• You bring6+ years of hands‑on geotechnical consulting experience
  in Canada, with a strong foundation in applied geomechanics and soil/rock behaviour.
• You have experience navigating real‑world challenges in northern or remote project environments and thrive in both office and field settings.
• You’re fluent with geotechnical modelling suites such as
  Geo Studio, Rocscience
  , or similar tools, and you apply strong engineering judgment when interpreting outputs.
• You have a proven track record of
  delivering projects on time and on budget
  , balancing technical rigor with practical solutions.
• You bring initiative, curiosity, and a self‑directed mindset—paired with a valid Canadian driver’s license.

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
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