Shape WSP’s geotechnical practice through permafrost expertise, technical mentorship, and client development across the Prairies and Northern Canada.
Based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba, this Senior Geotechnical Engineer role provides technical leadership within the Prairies & North Ground Engineering team. You will help solve challenging problems across foundations, roads, mining earth structures, geohazards, and transportation. The position also supports practice growth and developing professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Guide junior and intermediate professionals through technical reviewLead cold-region engineering assignments through design and constructionDevelop high-quality technical reports, drawings, specifications,



and evaluationsStrengthen client relationships and contribute to proposalsCollaborate with Ground Engineering and multidisciplinary colleaguesRequirements:
Accredited civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering degree12+ years of relevant engineering and design experienceExpertise in permafrost, thermal modelling, slope stability, and seepageExperience with mining earth structures and permafrost infrastructureClean driver’s abstract and unrestricted Canadian Class 5 licenceAdvance WSP’s permafrost practice with geotechnical leadership, mentorship, technical review, and client relationship development.
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📌 Permafrost Engineering Practice Lead (Canada)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Canada