Principal Geotechnical Specialist

5 days ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada WSP Canada Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team in Whitehorse, YT. This position is available in our Whitehorse offices and offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile and critical projects throughout BC and Yukon.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster collaborative project solutions.
  • Lead and prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects in projects.
  • 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, and support project engineers.
  • 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.
  • Support field operations through supervision and monitoring of 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.
Requirements
  • 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, Geomechanics 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.
About WSP Canada

WSP Canada is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe and in Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

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

We welcome and encourage 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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