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The Opportunity Shape the World Around You – Join our underground structures and geotechnical excellence team and play a key role in advancing complex mining, tunneling, energy, and civil infrastructure projects across Québec and Canada. You will bring leadership and senior‑level technical insight to a team designing the next generation of underground structures—tunnels, galleries, shafts, and deep excavation systems—supporting safe, resilient, and sustainable development.

Your Impact

• Perform and supervise geotechnical design studies for underground structures including tunnels, galleries, and retaining systems.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, ensuring consistency, clarity, and technical excellence in all project deliverables.
• Define and validate geological, geotechnical, and hydrogeological parameters that guide design decisions.
• Lead the development of design reports, geotechnical baselines (GBR), calculation notes, plans, and specifications.
• Support geotechnical risk management activities and contribute to contracting and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (structural, environmental, transportation, hydrogeology, electromechanical).
• Contribute to innovation in underground structure engineering and support optimization efforts for civil projects across Canada.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering; active member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• 8+ years of experience in geotechnical and underground design, ideally including tunneling and rock‑mechanics projects.
• Strong understanding of national and international codes (AFTES, ITA, CSA, Eurocodes, ASTM, FHWA, etc.).
• Proficiency in numerical modeling and geotechnical software (Plaxis, FLAC, Rocscience suite).
• Skilled in coordination, communication, documentation, and mentoring.
• French fluency with functional English; experience in mining or hydroelectric projects considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• 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 across the country or worldwide, we help you tailor your role to your ambitions—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.

Compensation: NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Join Us in Making an Impact Apply today and help shape the future of underground structures and geotechnical excellence for communities across Québec and Canada.