Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Wsp in Victoria, BC, Canada | CAD96,200-132,200 | Kablio

Role

Description

field programs

geotech expertise

study reports

issue assessment

bid management

knowledge sharing

Support field operations through managing field programs that may include boreholes, in situ tests, piezocone soundings, reconnaissance trenches, as well as miscellaneous construction work such as soil embankment construction, subgrade compaction assessment, installation of geosynthetics, etc.; and
Provide geotechnical engineering expertise to support multi-disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, tunneling, etc.;
Prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects in projects, based on studies and project-specific work;
Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues encountered, such as: settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, interstitial overpressure development, preferential flow, frost heave, excavation and backfilling procedures, etc.;
Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects;
Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions;
Assist in developing and leading projects requiring geotechnical investigation programs, prepare bidding documents, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor submissions and support project engineers as part of their mandate;

Requirements

6+ years

geostudio

rocscience

geotech degree

project mgmt

peng

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience as a Geotechnical Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, Geological Engineer or related position;
Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience , or other similar software suites;
A degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university;
Strong track record of managing and completing projects on time and on budget.
Sense of initiative and be self-directed; and a
Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a professional geotechnical engineer (PEng) with EGBC;

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

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Role

Description

field programs

geotech expertise

study reports

issue assessment

bid management

knowledge sharing

Support field operations through managing field programs that may include boreholes, in situ tests, piezocone soundings, reconnaissance trenches, as well as miscellaneous construction work such as soil embankment construction, subgrade compaction assessment, installation of geosynthetics, etc.; and
Provide geotechnical engineering expertise to support multi-disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, tunneling, etc.;
Prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects in projects, based on studies and project-specific work;
Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues encountered, such as: settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, interstitial overpressure development, preferential flow, frost heave, excavation and backfilling procedures, etc.;
Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects;
Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions;
Assist in developing and leading projects requiring geotechnical investigation programs, prepare bidding documents, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor submissions and support project engineers as part of their mandate;

Requirements

6+ years

geostudio

rocscience

geotech degree

project mgmt

peng

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience as a Geotechnical Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, Geological Engineer or related position;
Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience , or other similar software suites;
A degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university;
Strong track record of managing and completing projects on time and on budget.
Sense of initiative and be self-directed; and a
Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a professional geotechnical engineer (PEng) with EGBC;

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found