Senior 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

Your Impact Starts Here — As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Calgary or Edmonton, you'll shape the future of infrastructure, resource development, and climate‑resilient communities across Alberta. You'll apply your expertise to technically challenging geotechnical projects, from foundations and slope stability to tailings, permafrost, and renewable energy work — making a real impact across the province.

Your Impact

• Lead, design, and deliver geotechnical investigations that support safe, sustainable foundations and infrastructure throughout Alberta.
• Interpret field and laboratory data, apply engineering judgment, and develop high‑quality technical reports that influence major project decisions.
• Manage projects of varying scale and complexity, ensuring technical excellence, on‑time delivery, and strong client service.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to junior and intermediate engineers, contributing to a strong, future‑ready Ground Engineering team.
• Conduct advanced geotechnical analyses and modelling for foundations, slopes, dams, tailings, permafrost, and other geotechnical designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and national WSP experts, leveraging insights from Principal Engineers and Technical Directors.
• Participate in construction oversight, site assessments, and investigations under diverse terrain and environmental conditions.
• Continue your professional development through training, technical learning, and exposure to complex geotechnical projects.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor's degree in civil (Geotechnical) or Geological Engineering is a requirement and a postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD) in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering is an asset.
• A Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA.
• 10+ years of practical geotechnical engineering experience, including investigation, analysis, and design.
• Experience delivering projects in consulting environments with accountability for clients, budgets, and technical outcomes.
• Proficiency with geotechnical modelling tools, such as Slope/W, Seep/W, FLAC, LPile, GRLWEAP, Settle 3D, GTilt , Global Mapper and a continuous‑learning mindset.
• A passion for mentoring others and strengthening team capability.
• A valid, unrestricted Class 5 Alberta driver's license.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

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

Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000
• MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding career shaping the future of communities across Alberta.

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

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