7e7854d6-3a4 Senior Geotechnical Engineer 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

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]]> full-time senior $104,100 – $138,000 Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, geotechnical engineering, GeoStudio, Rocscience, P.Eng. Engineering Consulting WSP WSP provides engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise globally. CAD 104100 138000 yearly https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/96931 Nanaimo, BC Nanaimo BC CA 2026-10-28 unknown unknown