Geotechnical Engineering-in-Training

About the Role

In this Geotechnical Engineer‑in‑Training role on the Ground Engineering team, you will help shape critical infrastructure, transportation, and community projects across the Prairies and Canada’s North. You will support field investigations, analysis, and design on a wide range of projects, delivering practical, resilient solutions for clients and communities. You will plan and execute geotechnical field investigations, interpret soil, rock and groundwater conditions, and translate findings into clear design recommendations. The role also includes developing design solutions for foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and buried infrastructure, preparing technical memoranda and reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and advancing sustainable design practices. • Plan and execute geotechnical field investigations (boreholes, test pits, in‑situ testing). • Interpret soil, rock, and groundwater data to produce practical design recommendations. • Develop geotechnical designs for foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures, and buried infrastructure. • Prepare data‑driven technical memoranda and reports for client decision‑making. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ground engineering into overall project designs. • Support sustainable design by considering constructability, materials, and long‑term performance. • Contribute to project meetings and problem‑solving discussions as an Engineer‑in‑Training. • Seek to develop skills with geotechnical software and tools under senior mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field investigations
• ▸data interpretation
• ▸design development
• ▸report preparation
• ▸team collaboration
• ▸sustainable design

What You Bring

The ideal candidate holds a degree in civil, geological or geotechnical engineering and is eligible for Engineer‑in‑Training registration. You have begun building hands‑on experience through co‑ops or internships, are comfortable working both in the field and office, and are willing to travel across the Prairies and the North. You enjoy working with data, are keen to develop skills with geotechnical tools and software, and bring a collaborative, safety‑focused mindset to every project. • Hold a degree in civil, geological or geotechnical engineering and be eligible for EIT registration. • Have hands‑on experience through co‑op, internship or early‑career projects. • Be comfortable working in the field and office and willing to travel across the Prairies and North. • Enjoy working with data from logs, lab results and monitoring records. • Demonstrate a collaborative, safety‑focused mindset and commitment to impactful work.

Requirements

• ▸eit
• ▸co‑op
• ▸internship
• ▸field work
• ▸data analysis
• ▸safety-focused

Benefits

WSP offers a purpose‑driven environment where the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists worldwide collaborate. As a Top 100 Canadian employer, we provide limitless growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values balance, empowerment and accountability. Compensation varies by region, ranging from $56,700 to $84,400, with final salary dependent on education, experience, qualifications and other factors. The posted wage range may be adjusted for business needs. Health and safety are core values; adherence to WSP’s HSE policies and client policies is required. Candidates must be able to perform key physical tasks in diverse environmental conditions. WSP welcomes applications from people with disabilities, offers accommodations, and is committed to employment equity.

Work Environment

Hybrid