Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer - Edmonton

EDMONTON

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.

We have over 63,000 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. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

WSP E&I is currently seeking Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer(s) to join our team in Edmonton.

The Alberta Geotechnical group is involved in a range of projects from conventional to leading-edge complex assignments in the area of foundations, infrastructure and transportation; design of oil sands and tailings dams, pit walls and waste dump structures in the mining industry; and slope assessment and stabilization work related to geohazards.

The diversity in projects and complexity provides the opportunity for a rewarding career in one or more practice areas of choice.

We have exciting opportunities in the following practice areas:

• Foundations/infrastructure/transportation, and
• Tailings dams/oilsands/mining and water dams,
• Geohazards, slope stabilization, and pipelines

The successful candidate(s) for the various positions will have a strong understanding of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology of greater Edmonton with adjoining areas and other parts of AB/BC; as well as great project/client management, construction QA/QC and excellent communication skills.

If you have a proven track record in the geotechnical/geological consulting environment, this opportunity will provide both professional and personal satisfaction with excellent opportunities for career progression.

Why WSP?

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

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.

#WeAre WSP

A day in the life:

• Supervise and/or coordinate field investigations and/or construction inspections as applicable to support projects.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior geotechnical engineering and technologist staff.
• Maintain technical proficiency, including participation in professional practice groups internally and externally.
• Prepare technical proposals and reports.
• Coordinate with other project managers, other geotechnical staff, and discipline leads to manage project deliverables, ensuring schedules and budgets are achieved.
• Use your project management and interpersonal skills to manage projects and support/lead geotechnical and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Use your technical skills to support and deliver high-quality engineering services including geotechnical investigations, analyses, conceptual and detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, drawings, reporting, and construction QA/QC support.
• Use your business sense and communication abilities to maintain and build strong client relationships.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to prepare proposals, work scopes, reports, and presentations.
• Experience with the design, construction, instrumentation, operational reviews and/or reclamation of oil sands waste dumps, pit walls, and/or tailings dams.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, and a minimum of 7-10 years relevant geotechnical design and consulting experience. Other skills/qualifications include:
• Keen to mentor other coworkers, including EITs, GIT’s, technologists, et al.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations, geohazard reconnaissance and evaluations of soils and/or hard rock, air-photo/LiDAR interpretations, slope stability evaluation, instrumentation, and construction monitoring. Local experience in the Calgary area and other regions of southern and northern Alberta is preferred.
• Excellent client relations and communication skills and abilities to manage project deliverables on time and budget.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
• A solid understanding of geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and both field/office experience.
• Specific knowledge and understanding of Northern Alberta Oilsands geology and geomorphology would be an asset.
• A strong commitment to safety and sustainability
• Strong desire to continually grow in technical and soft skills
• Extensive experience with slope stability, seepage and/or deformation modelling.
• Effective communicator who is motivated to work and contribute to small and large teams
• A university degree with a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Geological Engineering. A Masters or Ph.D. degree in geotechnical or geological engineering from an accredited university is an asset.
• Unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license valid in Alberta and British Columbia, a good driving record, and ability to travel to sites locally or in other parts of Alberta and British Columbia as required.