The Opportunity:

At WSP, we're continuing to grow and develop our expertise in Geotechnical Engineering, operating as a trusted advisor and technical expert on engineering design challenges for our clients. Our team is expanding, and we're seeking a highly motivated Lead Geotechnical Engineers to join our Geotechnical-GTA West Group within Earth & Environment Business Line in WSP’s Mississauga office on a full-time basis.

As a Lead Geotechnical Engineer , you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with, and supported by, other team members and Project Directors. You will be actively involved in business development, contributing to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenging problems. You will be responsible for supporting the strategic growth of our geotechnical practice while ensuring technical excellence in delivering projects for WSP’s public and private sector clients.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse colleagues from around the world.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Serve as the lead geotechnical engineer for subsurface exploration programs, design of foundations, and construction on a wide range of projects, including transportation and infrastructure (highway/railroad, water/wastewater, etc.) and property and building developments.
• Contribute to growth, innovation, and project delivery to ensure client success within WSP’s Earth & Environment Business Line.
• Develop new client relationships and enhance existing ones, including securing new work opportunities.
• Lead geotechnical engineering projects, including execution of design-build and design-bid-build projects with a multi-disciplinary team from across the country.
• Support all aspects of project delivery, including financial analysis, client liaison, consultation, quality control, and management of subcontractors.
• Develop, technical reports, memoranda, specifications, presentations, proposals, and cost estimates for medium to large-sized projects of medium to high complexity.
• Represent WSP at conferences/workshops as a technical lead.
• Mentor geotechnical engineering staff and provide guidance on technical challenge.
• Work collaboratively with engineering staff from various teams/disciplines on geotechnical consulting projects
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Participate in and promote a safety-first culture

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university

• Postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

• 12+ years of relevant (post-degree) experience working in a consulting engineering environment

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO

• Demonstrated experience related to geotechnical engineering, including business development, analysis and design.

• Extensive working knowledge of applicable codes and standards

• Previous experience related to presentation of technical topics to clients.

• Excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules.

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

• Commitment to safe work practices for yourself and your colleagues

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.