Senior Geotechnical Engineer - WSP, London

Role overview

WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering West team based in London, Ontario. In this role, you will combine technical expertise with business development responsibilities, contributing to the continued growth of our geotechnical practice. As part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with professionals across a variety of market sectors, delivering innovative and practical ground engineering solutions for diverse and complex projects.

Key duties

In this position across the life cycle of project work, you will handle problem definition, solution development, testing, engineering, commissioning, and operations support. Your responsibilities include:

• Serve as a local geotechnical business lead and technical resource in the ground engineering business across the life cycle of project work
• Serve as bench strength for project development and delivery including proposals, project management, client relations, team development, and training
• Work to build relationships with other WSP staff around the company through constructive engagement and collaboration
• Work to build business opportunities with other WSP staff around the company
• Contribute to a rewarding and collaborative work atmosphere in the office and remotely, and to engaging junior and intermediate staff in all disciplines
• Contribute to a culture of health, safety and protection of the environment by being a role model to junior and new staff
• Develop an understanding of our client's needs and delivering high quality service to ensure client satisfaction
• Function as a key participant in team and client meetings
• Help develop and participate in strong interoffice and intercompany teams to achieve project goals
• Recognize areas for internal improvement and work with other senior colleagues to develop these improvements
• Minimize our exposure and risk across projects
• Mentor colleagues in the group in the technical area of ground engineering and mentor colleagues of all disciplines around consulting and business development
• Help identify partnership opportunities and capitalize on add-on opportunities within existing projects and new clients

What you'll bring

To be successful in this technical and business-focused role, candidates must possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant working experience since graduation
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario or elsewhere in Canada
• People skills and a desire and ability to work in a team environment
• Interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills
• A Safety-First focus and act as a role model to other staff
• Leadership skills
• A high standard of behavior to uphold WSP's reputation and demonstrate a commitment to our Core Values
• Valid driver's license

Perks and benefits

Choosing WSP means joining a global community of brilliant minds with a strong Canadian presence recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. You will benefit from:

• Limitless opportunities to tailor your role to match your ambition across the country or around the globe
• Flexible work arrangements that encourage real life balance
• A supportive environment where your growth drives ours and your ideas are valued