Company: WSP

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job description: a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site… in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews, amongst others. You will support the manager in business development…
The content outlines a variety of services offered, such as preparing technical studies in specialized fields, managing projects, conducting detailed design, and participating in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews. Additionally, the role involves supporting the manager in business development efforts.

The job description for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Hydro & Dams position at WSP in Vancouver, BC, is as follows:

Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Hydro & Dams

Location: Vancouver, BC

Salary: $96,200–132,200 per year

Job Category: Engineering

Job Description:

WSP’s Power subsector, a key component of the Energy, Resources, and Industry (ERI) sector, supports clients nationwide. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including technical studies, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise spans Transmissions & Distribution, Hydropower and Dams, and Renewable Energy, recognized for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team collaborates to meet and exceed industry standards through innovation.

In response to the growing renewable energy market in Canada, WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specialized in embankment dam engineering. The successful candidate will join the design team to support ongoing projects across Canada, based in our Vancouver office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design embankment dams, dykes, and cofferdams (new or rehabilitation works) and dam stabilization works, including parameter evaluation, geotechnical analyses, and preliminary design.

• Conduct site inspections.

• Perform Dam Safety Reviews of embankment dams, including inspection and monitoring of geotechnical instruments and data analysis/interpretation.

• Develop detailed designs of embankment dams, including drawing supervision and specification preparation.

• Provide technical support during construction.

• Guide engineers, technicians, and drafting teams.

• Ensure quality control of deliverables by participating in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews.

• Support business development activities and team development.

• Contribute to the growth of the business unit.

• Perform other related tasks to enhance project execution and technical development of the business unit.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering with a specialization in dam engineering is an asset).

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in a Canadian province.

• Proven experience in embankment dam engineering (geotechnical).

• Experience in embankment dam inspection and Dam Safety Review.

• Knowledge of legislation and guidelines related to dam safety.

• Multidisciplinary versatility, leadership skills, dynamic, team-oriented, quality-focused, and technical excellence.

For more information and to apply, please visit the job posting on Careerjet.

Expected salary: $96200 – 132200 per year

Job date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:33:16 GMT