Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer Jobs

The Opportunity:

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

We are currently seeking a Geotechnical thinker, doer, and problem solver to support our geotechnical team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Working hand in hand with our Regional Geotechnical Manager, you will play a critical role in further developing our business, our brand, and our clients. Our national geotechnical group has grown exponentially over the past few years, and we are continuing to lead in innovation, exciting projects, high-performing teams, and excellent opportunities for our employees. We use excellent networking tools that will connect you and allow you to collaborate on projects across Canada. Effectively leveraging our national, and sometimes global, expertise for projects, wherever they are, sets us apart in the eyes of our clients.

Why WSP?

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 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.

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.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

• You will review and interpret the monitoring information from geotechnical instrumentation and testing programs;
• You will participate in site visits, meetings, etc. as required;
• You are a geotechnical engineer who enjoys technically complex projects where you can flex your creative engineering mind;
• You will assist in the planning, field support and completion of geotechnical site investigations;
• You will perform all aspects of geotechnical investigations for buildings, highways, bridges, retaining walls, slope stability, and municipal infrastructure;
• You enjoy interacting with clients and building new opportunities for growth and expansion;
• You will assist with geotechnical design recommendations and parameters for analyses and design of structure foundations;
• You are passionate about geotechnical engineering and enjoy engaging in technical conversations with peers;
• You will assist project managers with quality control or quality assurance testing issues;
• You will assist with proposals, cost estimates, and timelines for projects;
• You will be involved in other duties as assigned/required.
• You will be responsible for review of construction materials testing and field monitoring of geotechnical aspects of construction projects;
• You will provide input to technical design reports;

What You'll Bring To WSP ...

• Your Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis or in Geological Engineering;
• Your excellent strong verbal and communication skills in English;
• Your expertise with commonly used geotechnical software;
• You are a true professional, and believe in the power of engaged and high-performing teams and know what works well to get the most out of your peers.
• Your level of experience and six to nine years of working in the industry in geotechnical engineering and field investigations;
• Your ability to think and act independently, while accepting coaching, guidance and productive feedback;
• Your willingness to be mobile in the province of Nova Scotia, and occasionally across Canada, and your openness to be doing a variety of work that may include field and office-based work;
• Your enthusiasm, resourcefulness, adaptability, organizational skills and your eye for details;
• Your professionalism and experience as a registered Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia (ENS);
• Your comfort and experience writing geotechnical reports;

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 foster collaboration in everything we do
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
• We value our people and our reputation
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe and the growing list of our clients including vaccination status as part of their mandated health and safety requirements to work with them, you will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to WSP as a condition of employment. You may also be required to undergo additional immunization to maintain a fully vaccinated status against COVID-19 whenever local Public Health Authorities recommend additional immunization.

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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