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WSP USA Senior Principal Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist - Contaminated Sites in Terrace, British Columbia
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The Opportunity
Your Impact Starts Here – We have exciting opportunities to join our growing and collaborative team across British Columbia and Yukon, with openings for a Principal or Senior Principal Environmental Engineer or Geoscientists in Kelowna, Prince George, Terrace, and Whitehorse. In this role, you’ll lead complex environmental and contaminated sites initiatives that protect communities, inform major infrastructure projects, and support resilient land and water systems. You should have ten or more years of progressive experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation combined with project management experience. We can help strengthen your technical and regulatory skills as you work on multi-disciplinary projects that you will find both challenging and rewarding. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.
Your Impact
Lead complex contaminated site assessments , including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, Detailed Site Investigations, and remediation strategies.
Oversee soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapour investigations, ensuring high‑quality sampling, defensible datasets, and regulatory alignment.
Develop and refine conceptual site models, remediation options analyses, and long‑term monitoring strategies for industrial, mining, petroleum, and remote northern sites.
Advise clients, regulators, Indigenous governments, and project partners on contaminated‑site regulatory pathways, risk‑based decision making, and site management frameworks.
Design and direct advanced contaminated sites investigations and/or remediations in northern and remote environments.
Prepare clear, data‑driven technical reports that support multimillion‑dollar infrastructure, remediation, and land development projects.
Mentor, guide, and empower project teams to deliver best‑in‑class environmental and contaminated sites work.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, climate‑resilient environmental solutions.
The Skills That Set You Apart
Recognized expertise in contaminated sites investigation, remediation planning, or risk assessment.
CSAP (Contaminated Sites Approved Professional) designation preferred but not required — strong contaminated sites expertise and eligibility for future CSAP advancement are considered assets.
Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) or eligibility for registration in BC and/or Yukon.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Geological, or Civil Engineering (or related discipline with environmental focus), Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline
Significant experience (10-15+ years) working in northern, remote, Indigenous, or industrial settings with complex multi‑media contamination issues. This should include a deep understanding and application of contaminated sites investigation methods and environmental legislation in BC
Strong capability in project management including financial and scope oversight, client-facing interactions, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership experience overseeing field programs, technical teams, regulatory submissions, and stakeholder engagement.
A positive and enthusiastic can-do attitude, and a willingness to both learn and share your knowledge.
Self-motivated, strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Clean Driver’s Abstract and willingness to travel on occasion.
Why Choose WSP?
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Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.#WeAreWSP
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $177,000 – $234,400
MB & ON: $161,500 – $222,300
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $159,900 – $212,300
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 impact, we’d love to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise in contaminated sites and environmental science will shape healthier communities and a more resilient future.
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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .
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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .