Shape dam safety across British Columbia and Yukon with WSP, using advanced geotechnical analysis and engineering judgment. Work from Vancouver Island or elsewhere in British Columbia.

This Principal Geotechnical Engineer role focuses on dams within WSP’s national geotechnical team. You will evaluate complex analyses, provide technical direction, and support dam modifications, inspections, and reviews. Your expertise will influence design outcomes, field programs, and resilient infrastructure across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and support Dam Safety Reviews and inspections
- Direct dam modification projects and technical studies
- Evaluate geotechnical analyses and guide design outcomes
- Lead investigations, instrumentation, monitoring,



and data collection
- Share technical expertise across geographic boundaries

Requirements:

- 15+ years in geotechnical or geomechanics engineering
- Robust dams experience and dam safety knowledge
- Expertise with GeoStudio, Rocscience, and related tools
- Ability to provide high-quality technical direction
- Proven delivery on time, on budget, and technically

Apply your dam safety, software, and geotechnical analysis expertise to technically challenging projects with WSP’s national team.

📌 Dam Safety Engineering Principal (Vancouver)
🏢 WSP USA
📍 Vancouver