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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Senior Principal Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist

WSP Terrace, BC, BC senior full-time

Salary

$177,000 – $234,400 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Principal Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist to join our team across British Columbia and Yukon.

In this role, you'll lead complex environmental and contaminated sites initiatives that protect communities, inform major infrastructure projects, and support resilient land and water systems. You should have 15 or more years of experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation, combined with project management experience.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading complex contaminated site assessment and remediation programs
  • Overseeing soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapour investigations
  • Developing and refining conceptual site models, remediation options analyses, and remedial designs
  • Advising clients, regulators, Indigenous governments, and project partners on contaminated sites regulatory pathways
  • Designing and directing advanced contaminated sites investigations and remediation programs
  • Preparing and providing senior technical review of clear, data-driven reports
  • Mentoring, guiding, and empowering project teams
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Requirements:

  • Recognized expertise in contaminated sites investigation and characterization
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental, Geological, or Civil Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline
  • Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) in British Columbia and/or Yukon
  • Significant experience (15+ years) working in northern, remote, Indigenous, or industrial settings
  • Demonstrated experience developing remedial options analyses and leading implementation of in-situ and ex-situ remediation programs
  • Strong project management capabilities
  • Established track record of developing and maintaining client relationships
  • Leadership experience overseeing field programs, technical teams, regulatory submissions, stakeholder engagement, and multidisciplinary project delivery

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary ($177,000 – $234,400)
  • 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
  • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours

Skills

Required

  • contaminated sites investigation
  • remediation
  • environmental engineering
  • geoscience
  • project management

Nice to have

  • CSAP (Contaminated Sites Approved Professional) designation

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/94087

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