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With us, you can.\nWith us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.\nWe are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.\nWith an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.\nWe are pathfinders and impact makers.\nWe are Visioneers.\nWe are WSP.\nThe Opportunity\nBuild the Future with Us\nThis is your chance to be part of a team shaping resilient infrastructure and the future of Geohazards and Mitigation across Western Canada.\nAs a Senior Geotechnical Engineer working in our Geohazards Practice within the overall Ground Engineering team in Calgary or Edmonton, you will play a key role in assessing a variety of geohazard-related challenges and delivering safe, sustainable, and optimized mitigation solutions that protect communities, industries, and ecosystems for generations to come.\nThis opportunity is ideal for a seasoned geotechnical professional who thrives on solving complex problems, driving high-quality client outcomes, and advancing technical excellence. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts on impactful projects while helping shape innovative solutions for some of Western Canada's most complex geotechnical and geohazard challenges.\nYour Impact\nLead geohazard assessments, analyses, and mitigation designs for complex projects involving landslides, slope instability, river erosion, and other ground hazards affecting critical infrastructure.\nDeliver technical expertise on geotechnical investigations, feasibility studies, and hazard evaluations for both existing and proposed linear infrastructure.\nGuide multidisciplinary teams through desktop studies, field investigations, instrumentation programs, monitoring initiatives, design, construction, and site inspections.\nDevelop innovative and practical mitigation solutions including slope stabilization systems, retaining structures, erosion protection measures, and ground improvement techniques.\nManage projects through all phases of delivery while supporting business development, client relationships, safety, quality, budget management, and project success.\nPrepare high-quality technical deliverables such as engineering reports, models, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and permit documentation.\nCoordinate with clients, regulatory bodies, utilities, and multidisciplinary specialists to support safe, efficient, and well-integrated project delivery.\nThe Skills That Set You Apart\nBachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; MSc or PhD in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering considered an asset.\nRegistered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta, or eligible for registration.\n10+ years of experience in geohazard assessments, slope stability engineering, mitigation design, instrumentation monitoring, and geotechnical consulting.\nDemonstrated expertise in geotechnical and/or geo-structural analyses and design for slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, and erosion protection.\nAdvanced proficiency with geotechnical modelling and geohazard assessment tools including Global Mapper, SLOPE/W, and LPILE; experience with FLAC, SEEP/W, PLAXIS, and PLAXIS LE is considered an asset.\nProven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects, manage budgets and schedules, build strong client relationships, and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.\nProven commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.\nWhy Choose WSP?\nWe exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.\nProudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.\nA global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.\nLimitless 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.\nFlexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.\nCompensation\nAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000\nMB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800\nNB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900\nDisclosure\nThe 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.\nMake Your Mark with WSP\nIf you're driven by purpose and passionate about delivering innovative geohazard and geotechnical solutions that create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. 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