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 review
Lead cold-region engineering assignments through design and construction
Develop high-quality technical reports, drawings, specifications, and evaluations
Strengthen client relationships and contribute to proposals




Collaborate with Ground Engineering and multidisciplinary colleagues
Requirements: Accredited civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering degree
12+ years of relevant engineering and design experience
Expertise in permafrost, thermal modelling, slope stability, and seepage
Experience with mining earth structures and permafrost infrastructure
Clean driver’s abstract and unrestricted Canadian Class 5 licence
Advance WSP’s permafrost practice with geotechnical leadership, mentorship, technical review, and client relationship development.

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📌 Permafrost Engineering Practice Lead (Alberta)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Alberta