Geotechnical Engineer

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us — Join our Ground Engineering team in Calgary or Edmonton, where your expertise will directly support safe, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure across Alberta. From geohazard risk reduction to major infrastructure and mining projects, you'll shape solutions that protect communities and fuel long‑term environmental stewardship.

This is your chance to lead and contribute to technically rich projects across diverse terrain — from remote field sites to urban centers — and advance your geotechnical career with a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.

Your Impact

You will make a meaningful difference by:

• Designing and delivering geotechnical solutions that support safe foundations, transportation corridors, slope stabilization, and mining infrastructure across Alberta.
• Planning, leading, and executing geotechnical and geo‑environmental field investigations — from drilling oversight to site characterization — and translating findings into sound engineering decisions.
• Producing clear, data‑driven technical reports that influence major project decisions and help clients mitigate geotechnical risk.
• Applying advanced analysis and modelling (e.g., slope stability, settlement, seepage) to support high‑quality design outcomes.
• Managing projects of varying complexity, providing direction, mentorship, and quality oversight to junior engineers and technologists.
• Collaborating with teams in other WSP offices to expand expertise, contribute to complex multi‑disciplinary projects, and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Supporting construction through field reviews, technical recommendations, and practical problem solving.
• Growing your expertise through training, professional development, and hands‑on coaching from senior geotechnical leaders.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Civil (Geotechnical) or Geological Engineering, and you may also bring a Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering — a strong asset.
• You're registered, or eligible to register, as a P.Eng. with APEGA, and you bring 4+ years of hands‑on geotechnical engineering experience in consulting or equivalent project environments.
• You have real‑world experience in areas such as slope stability, foundations, dam/tailings design, geohazard assessment, or mining geotechnics.
• You write clear, concise technical reports and proposals, and you thrive in client‑facing environments where practical, solutions‑focused communication matters.
• You bring leadership qualities grounded in mentorship, collaboration, and a desire to support the growth of others.
• You meet safety and fieldwork requirements, including holding an unrestricted Class 5 Alberta driver's license, and you're comfortable working in various outdoor conditions.
• You're driven by technical excellence, continuous growth, and doing work that matters to communities and the environment.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities and advance humanity.
 

• 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 career to match your ambition because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work and real balance – we encourage you to prioritize what matters.
   

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Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and ready to shape the future of Alberta's infrastructure and natural environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career with WSP.

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.

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

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).

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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