What if you could redefine whats 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 sciencebased 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 , youll shape the future of infrastructure, resource development, and climateresilient communities across Alberta. Youll 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 highquality technical reports that influence major project decisions. Manage projects of varying scale and complexity, ensuring technical excellence, ontime delivery, and strong client service. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to junior and intermediate engineers, contributing to a strong, futureready 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 bachelors 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 oreligibility 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 continuouslearning mindset. A passion for mentoring others and strengthening team capability. A valid, unrestricted Class 5 Alberta drivers 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, wed 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 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. (
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer