Junior EIT geotechnical engineering

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join our Ground Engineering team in Victoria, BC, and help shape infrastructure projects across Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia. As a Junior Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT), you'll collaborate with experienced geotechnical professionals on a diverse range of projects while gaining hands-on field and office experience. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading geotechnical experts, develop technical expertise across multiple practice areas, and contribute to impactful projects that advance communities and infrastructure throughout the region.

Your Impact

• Support geotechnical investigations and engineering projects that contribute to safe, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure development.
• Conduct field investigations including borehole logging, test pit inspections, soil and groundwater sampling, and site reconnaissance activities.
• Assist with construction monitoring, inspections, observations, and materials testing to support quality project delivery.
• Coordinate and supervise fieldwork activities, including drill rigs, excavators, subsurface investigations, and site surveying.
• Analyze field and laboratory data to support geotechnical evaluations, technical recommendations, and project reporting.
• Utilize specialized equipment and analytical software to prepare technical analyses, drawings, and documentation.
• Collaborate with intermediate and senior engineers to develop practical solutions for geotechnical challenges across a variety of sectors.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth while building your technical and consulting expertise.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered as, or eligible to register as, an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with EGBC.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering or related field investigations.
• Experience with construction site inspections, monitoring, or materials testing is considered an asset.
• Strong technical writing, analytical thinking, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in field environments and travelling for projects, including assignments that may require time away from home.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and an eagerness to learn geotechnical software and field technologies.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and a clean Driver's Abstract are required.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, 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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $88,400
MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 – $80,000

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.

Ready to Launch Your Geotechnical Career?

Bring your curiosity, technical ambition, and passion for fieldwork to a team that will invest in your growth. Join WSP and gain exposure to exciting geotechnical projects, industry-leading mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to build the foundations of your engineering career. Apply today and help deliver solutions that support resilient infrastructure and thriving communities across British Columbia.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.