Geotechnical Engineer

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity

WSP is seeking a n Experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Engineering team in Moncton. The roles and responsibilities will entail a combination of technical work and involvement in developing our ground engineering business including proposal writing, technical report preparation, technical review and client development.

A Day In The Life

• You will provide project development and delivery (proposals, project management, client relations, team development and training);
• You will lead or perform the planning, field support and completion of geotechnical investigations for buildings, highways, bridges, retaining walls, slope stability, and municipal infrastructure;
• You will be responsible for review of construction materials testing and field monitoring of geotechnical aspects of construction projects;
• You will review and interpret monitoring information from geotechnical instrumentation and testing programs;
• You will prepare geotechnical design recommendations and parameters for analyses and design of structure foundations;
• You will be a technical resource in the ground engineering business across the life cycle of project work: problem definition, solution development, testing, engineering, commissioning and operations support;
• You will work to build relationships and business opportunities with other WSP staff in Moncton, the Atlantic region and around the company through constructive engagement and collaboration;
• You will contribute to a culture of health, safety and protection of the environment by being a role model to junior and new staff and by giving industry and site perspectives to inexperienced staff;
• You will provide an understanding of our client’s needs and deliver high quality service to ensure client satisfaction;
• You will be a key participant in team and client meetings;
• You will help develop and participate in strong interoffice and intercompany teams to achieve project goals;
• You will recognize areas for internal improvement and work with other senior colleagues to develop these improvements in the Atlantic region;
• You will endeavour to minimize our exposure and risk across projects; and,
• You will help identify partnership opportunities and capitalize on “add-on” opportunities within existing projects and new clients.
  
  

What You'll Bring To WSP ...

• Bachelor’s or (preferably) post-graduate degree in Geotechnical (Civil or Geological) Engineering;
• 6+ years of relevant working experience since graduation;
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of New Brunswick or elsewhere in Canada;
• People skills and a desire and ability to work in a team environment;
• Interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills;
• A “Safety-First” focus and act as a role model to other staff;
• Leadership skills;
• A high standard of behaviour to uphold WSP’s reputation and demonstrate a commitment to our Core Values; and,
• Valid driver’s license.