Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description
What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us – As an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer in Mississauga, you’ll support the design and delivery of foundations, earthworks, and transportation‑related geotechnical solutions that shape Ontario’s growing communities.

Your Impact

Design subsurface investigation programs and interpret geotechnical data to support foundations, shoring, earthworks, pavements, and slope stability solutions.

Deliver clear, technically sound analyses and recommendations that guide major decisions for transportation, municipal, industrial, and land development projects.

Prepare geotechnical reports, design briefs, and construction‑phase guidance to support successful project delivery.

Collaborate with structural, civil, environmental, and materials engineering teams to integrate geotechnical insight into multidisciplinary designs.

Conduct site visits, field reviews, drilling oversight, and QA/QC activities to ensure accuracy and safety of field programs.

Apply geotechnical design software and numerical modelling tools to evaluate soil‑structure interaction and optimize project outcomes.

Contribute to sustainable design approaches that reduce environmental impact and improve long‑term resilience.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Several years of hands‑on geotechnical engineering experience supporting transportation, municipal, or site development projects.

A degree in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering, and progression toward (or attainment of) a P.Eng. designation in Ontario.

Comfortable conducting field work, geotechnical investigations, and construction‑phase reviews.

Proficient with tools such as SLOPE/W, Settle3, PLAXIS, or equivalent geotechnical modelling software.

Motivated by delivering practical engineering solutions that strengthen communities.

Why Choose WSP?

Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

A global community of brilliant minds — your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Limitless opportunities start here — we help you tailor your role to match your ambition because your growth drives ours.

Flexible work, real balance — we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $84,500 – $113,500
MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 – $107,700
Disclosure:  The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and inspired to contribute to work that shapes stronger, more resilient communities, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your journey with WSP.

About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

Company Values

We value our people and our reputation

We are locally dedicated with international scale

We are future focused and challenge the status quo

We foster collaboration in everything we do

We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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