Geotechnical Engineer

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking an experienced Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Victoria, BC, Canada office on a full-time basis. The roles and responsibilities will entail a combination of technical work and involvement in developing our geotechnical engineering business including proposal writing, and client development.

We would welcome local applicants or those wishing to relocate and enjoy the lifestyle that living on Vancouver Island offers Assistance in relocating to the island is negotiable.

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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What you can expect to do here:

• You will be providing technical support, direction and leadership in geotechnical projects including field investigation, laboratory testing and interpretation, design and construction, and geotechnical analysis 
• Planning and executing a wide variety of geotechnical projects, including field investigation, laboratory testing and interpretation, design and construction, geotechnical analysis, and dam safety inspection and reviews
• Collaborating with other members of the geotechnical groups in other offices in a business development role with a focus to grow the geotechnical business
• Managing technical and financial aspects of geotechnical assignments for both small and large projects

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A minimum of 7 years of geotechnical consulting engineering experience
• Undergraduate or Post Graduate Degree in geotechnical, geological or civil engineering
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
• Experience in problem-solving with common industry commercial computer software for foundation design, slope stability and finite element/difference analyses.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience with and aptitude for business and client development
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment
• Be well versed in risk assessment and general Health & Safety requirements
• Demonstrated experience with solving field construction testing and engineering problems
• Experience with professional services and construction contracts and with specification writing and implementation
• Experience with a range of Project Management technical and financial responsibilities
• Be available for local and international business travel and extended working hours when required

About Us

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

Please Note:

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.