Experienced Geotechnical Engineer

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• Design subsurface investigation programs and interpret geotechnical data to support foundations, shoring, earthworks, pavements, and slope stability solutions.
• Deliver clear, technically sound analyses and recommendations that guide major decisions for transportation, municipal, industrial, and land development projects.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, design briefs, and construction‑phase guidance to support successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with structural, civil, environmental, and materials engineering teams to integrate geotechnical insight into multidisciplinary designs.
• Conduct site visits, field reviews, drilling oversight, and QA/QC activities to ensure accuracy and safety of field programs.
• Apply geotechnical design software and numerical modelling tools to evaluate soil‑structure interaction and optimize project outcomes.
• Contribute to sustainable design approaches that reduce environmental impact and improve long‑term resilience.

• Several years of hands‑on geotechnical engineering experience supporting transportation, municipal, or site development projects.
• A degree in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering, and progression toward (or attainment of) a P.Eng. designation in Ontario.
• Comfortable conducting field work, geotechnical investigations, and construction‑phase reviews.
• Proficient with tools such as SLOPE/W, Settle3, PLAXIS, or equivalent geotechnical modelling software.
• Motivated by delivering practical engineering solutions that strengthen communities.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds — your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here — we help you tailor your role to match your ambition because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance — we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

WSP  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.  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.

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• 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

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.  Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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