Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training

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The Opportunity Your Impact Starts Here.

As an Early Professional in Geotechnical Engineering, you'll contribute to meaningful projects across Vancouver Island and British Columbia. You'll support investigations, field programs, and geotechnical assessments that shape the infrastructure, communities, and environments around us. Working alongside experienced geotechnical engineers, you will build hands‑on expertise in both field and analytical work—gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of geotechnical design.

This is a role where curiosity, collaboration, and technical growth come together. Vancouver Island offers a diverse geotechnical landscape, giving you the chance to expand your skills in terrain assessment, construction support, soft soils, coastal systems, and complex ground conditions.

Your Impact

Deliver field and office‑based geotechnical services that support a wide range of infrastructure and development projects.

Carry out field testing programs including in‑situ density testing, materials testing, and construction monitoring.

Complete construction site reconnaissance, inspections, and observations to verify geotechnical conditions.

Lead or assist with subsurface investigation programs, including layout, drill rig supervision, borehole/test pit logging, soil and groundwater sampling, and site sketching.

Apply geotechnical software and specialized equipment to prepare analyses, visualizations, and technical deliverables.

Summarize findings from investigations and laboratory testing to support internal design discussions and client‑facing reports.

The Skills That Set You Apart

A degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering—or equivalent education/experience.

Registration or eligibility for Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) status with EGBC.

A passion for fieldwork, and the ability to work independently in dynamic project environments.

Experience or exposure to active construction sites and geotechnical field programs (an asset).

Strong foundational skills in geotechnical logging, soil characterization, and site documentation.

Proficiency with MS Office and a valid driver's license with a clean abstract.

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

Proudly Canadian

— We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

A global community of brilliant minds

— Your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Limitless opportunities

— Explore project work across the country or around the globe. Your ambition powers our growth.

Flexible work, real balance

— We recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.

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Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:

$66,700 - $88,400

MB & ON:

$60,900 - $83,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:

$60,300 - $80,000

Disclosure:

The 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.

Make Your Mark With WSP If you're ready to develop your expertise, explore new challenges, and shape the world beneath our feet, this is your moment. Join us—and let's redefine what's possible together.

WSP

is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

About WSP

We value our people and our reputation

We are locally dedicated with international scale

We are future focused and challenge the status quo

We foster collaboration in everything we do

We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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