Description
We are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to play a pivotal role in expanding WSP's geotechnical and foundation engineering presence across Saskatchewan. As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will leverage your established industry relationships, reputation, and expertise to develop new client opportunities, strengthen our position in the Regina market, and help build a sustainable foundation engineering team for the future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex geotechnical and foundation engineering projects across Saskatchewan for various clients.
- Grow WSP's foundation engineering presence in Regina by developing strategic client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
- Establish and execute market growth strategies that expand WSP's footprint in the Saskatchewan foundations sector.
- Mentor and develop engineers and technical professionals while helping build long-term local capability and capacity.
- Provide senior technical leadership for shallow foundations, deep foundations, retaining structures, ground improvement systems, and geotechnical investigations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.
- Lead proposals, pursuits, and client engagement activities that contribute to sustainable business growth.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across all project activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline; a graduate degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering is considered an asset.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and eligibility for registration with APEGS.
- 15+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, including experience in foundation engineering and design.
- Demonstrated success developing client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and contributing to the growth of an engineering consulting practice.
- Established network and understanding of the Saskatchewan infrastructure, industrial, municipal, mining, or land development markets.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor professionals, and support the development of future leaders.
- Strong expertise in deep foundations, shallow foundations, settlement analysis, bearing capacity assessments, geotechnical investigations, and earth retention systems.
- Excellent communication, proposal development, business development, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with the ability to travel periodically throughout Saskatchewan and Western Canada.
Compensation: $147,500 – $195,400 (AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT), $134,600 – $184,600 (MB & ON), $133,200 – $176,900 (NB, NL, NS, PE & QC)