Description
Join a high-performing Ground Engineering and Materials team on Vancouver Island, driving impactful infrastructure and community projects across BC and the Yukon. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Nanaimo, you'll leverage national expertise and local insight to deliver critical geotechnical solutions while collaborating with government, First Nations partners, and resource sectors.
Your Impact
- Lead and deliver geotechnical engineering projects from investigation through to design and construction support
- Prepare technical studies and reports with clear, actionable recommendations
- Collaborate across disciplines to support infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, and buildings
- Share expertise across regions to strengthen technical excellence and innovation
- Manage geotechnical investigation programs, including subcontractor coordination and tendering support
- Evaluate complex geotechnical challenges such as settlement, slope stability, liquefaction, and frost effects
- Oversee field programs including drilling, in-situ testing, and construction monitoring
- Contribute to successful project delivery aligned with quality, schedule, and budget targets
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical focus
- Registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with EGBC
- Minimum 10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
- Strong proficiency with geotechnical software (e.g., GeoStudio, Rocscience)
- Proven experience managing investigation programs and multidisciplinary projects
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex subsurface conditions and risks
- Strong understanding of field practices and construction methods
- Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
Why Choose WSP?
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition , because your growth drives ours
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours
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