# Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Dams & Tailings)

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Edmonton, Calgary, AB
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $104,100 – $138,000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Calgary or Edmonton, you'll shape the future of infrastructure, resource development, and climate-resilient communities across Alberta.

Your Impact:

- Lead, design, and deliver geotechnical investigations that support safe, sustainable water, tailings dams, and resource development projects throughout Alberta.

- Interpret field and laboratory data, apply engineering judgment, and develop high-quality technical reports that influence major project decisions.

- Manage projects of varying scale and complexity, ensuring technical excellence, on-time delivery, and strong client service.

- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to junior and intermediate engineers, contributing to a strong, future-ready Ground Engineering team.

- Conduct advanced geotechnical analyses and modelling for slopes, dams, waste dumps, pit walls, and other geotechnical designs.

- Participate in construction oversight, site assessments, and investigations under diverse terrain and environmental conditions.

The Skills That Set You Apart:

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Geotechnical) or Geological Engineering; a postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD) is considered an asset.

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGA.

- 10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience encompassing investigation, analysis, and design.

- Proven consulting experience with accountability for clients, budgets, and technical outcomes.

- Proficiency with geotechnical modelling tools, such as Slope/W, Seep/W, FLAC, Plaxis, Global Mapper and a continuous learning mindset.

- Valid, unrestricted Alberta Class 5 driver’s license and a commitment to fieldwork and site activities as required.

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

## Skills

### Required
- Civil (Geotechnical) or Geological Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- geotechnical modelling tools
- Alberta Class 5 driver’s license

### Nice to have
- postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD)

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