Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Whitehorse, Yukon

As part of WSP’s team in Whitehorse, you will deliver geotechnical services on large‑scale infrastructure projects across Northern BC and Yukon.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical studies, analyses, and engineering reports that guide safe, sustainable project decisions across diverse northern terrains.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions for highways, bridges, buildings, dams, industrial facilities, tunnelling, and more.
• Lead geotechnical investigation programs, including scoping, bid documents, contractor evaluations, and technical oversight throughout project delivery.
• Assess complex geotechnical challenges such as settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, frost effects, and groundwater behaviour—providing clear, data‑driven recommendations.
• Support field programs including boreholes, CPTs,...