Principal Geotechnical Engineer

1 month ago

Whitehorse, Canada WSP Full time

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based in Whitehorse, YT. This position is available in our Whitehorse offices. You will join our highly successful team, using your skills to assist in the management and execution of various high-profile and critical projects throughout BC and Yukon. WSP will support relocation and accommodation for candidates wishing to relocate.

Why choose WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
  • Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform.

What you can expect to do here:

  • Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects.
  • Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions.
  • Lead and prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects.
  • Provide geotechnical engineering expertise to support multi-disciplinary projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial infrastructure, tunneling, etc.
  • Develop and lead projects requiring geotechnical investigation programs, prepare bidding documents, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor submissions.
  • Assess and evaluate geotechnical issues encountered, such as settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, etc.
  • Support field operations through supervision and monitoring of boreholes and other construction work.
  • You may be required to perform other tasks as part of your role in the team.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

  • A degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a professional geotechnical engineer (Peng) with EGBC.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience as a Geotechnical Engineer or related position.
  • Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Ensoft, Rocscience, or other similar software suites.
  • Sense of initiative and be self-directed.
  • Strong track record of managing and completing projects on time and on budget.
  • Ability to perform critical evaluation of outputs for geotechnical analyses.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

At WSP:

  • We value our people and our reputation.
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale.
  • We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do.
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times.

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.

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