Geotechnical Engineering

The Opportunity:

At WSP, we're continuing to grow and develop our expertise in Geotechnical Engineering, operating as a trusted advisor and technical expert on engineering design challenges for our clients across multiple industries. WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of six years experience. You will work closely with our professionals, collaborate with industry experts, and work on various projects throughout Ontario and potentially across the country.

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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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A day in the life…

• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project timelines, as well as lead the planning, field support and completion of geotechnical site investigations.
• Perform all aspects of geotechnical investigations for buildings, highways, bridges, dams, tunnels, retaining walls, slope stability, and municipal infrastructure.
• Lead and prepare geotechnical studies and engineering reports providing recommendations on various geotechnical aspects in projects, based on studies and project-specific work.
• Review and interpret the monitoring information from geotechnical instrumentation and testing programs and provide geotechnical design recommendations and parameters for analyses and design of structure foundations through report review and writing.
• Provide technical assistance in troubleshooting construction-related problems and assist project managers with quality control or quality assurance testing issues, and attend site visits, meetings, etc. that might arise from time to time.
• Review construction materials testing and field monitoring of geotechnical aspects of projects.
• Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geotechnical consulting projects.
• Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions.
• You may be required to perform other tasks as part of your role in the team.

What you'll bring to WSP…

• A bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis from an accredited university.
• Registered as a P.Eng. with PEO.
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience as a Geotechnical Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, or related position.
• Knowledge of standard geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or other similar software suites would be an asset.
• Openness to work away from the office and on project sites from time to time.
• 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.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License.