Senior Ground Engineering Technical Lead

Advance WSP’s Ground Engineering practice in Thunder Bay through technical leadership, mentorship, and geotechnical expertise. Support projects serving Northern Ontario communities and clients.

WSP seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to grow its geotechnical engineering presence in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. As a technical expert, you will advise on engineering design challenges across multiple industries while developing private, public sector, and Indigenous community client relationships. Your work includes geotechnical analysis, foundation engineering, slope stability, ground improvement, reporting, and recommendations. You will mentor engineers and technical staff, support team development, pursue proposals, and stay current with new technologies and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow WSP’s geotechnical client base and project portfolio
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and technical staff
• Prepare proposals, reports, designs, and recommendations
• Support client meetings, presentations, and team development
• Incorporate advancing technologies into geotechnical projects

Requirements:

• Degree in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering
• Ontario Professional Engineer registration
• Ten years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
• Business development and client management track record
• Knowledge of foundation, slope, and ground improvement techniques

Lead technical growth through geotechnical engineering, business development, mentorship, and client-focused solutions at WSP Thunder Bay.