Location
whitehorse
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 09, 2026
Job Description
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,...