Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training

Overview

BBA’s Civil/Structural/Geotechnical team is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer-In-Training to join our growing team in Vancouver, B.C. You’ll work with the team in Vancouver, B.C., along with our national and international teams on projects in the mining, industrial, renewable power and carbon capture industries. You’ll get to work with many experts on challenging projects which will help accelerate your career growth.

Regular

• Manage and direct the technical aspects of geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities, test laboratory materials and prepare technical reports
• Review and supervise civil and geotechnical construction activities
• Analyze geotechnical engineering, including slope stability, bearing capacity, seepage and deformation analysis
• Apply rock mechanics principles, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment and reinforcement design
• Plan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installation, and monitor and report results
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and ensure the technical quality of deliverables
• Support senior engineers in preparing geotechnical reports, technical memoranda and design recommendations
• Collaborate with team members and clients and contribute to technical discussions
• Participate in proposal efforts
• Travel to project sites within Canada

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

• B.Sc. or master’s degree in civil engineering, geological engineering or geotechnical engineering
• Registered or eligible for registration as an engineer-in-training (EIT)
• From 1 to 3 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, technical writing experience as well as presentation skills
• Strong soft skills and ability to work well with a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
• Bilingual in English and French
• Familiarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, and other geotechnical software

• Annual base salary from $68,000 to $83,200 (for candidates in British Columbia)
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

• A vibrant social club with something for everyone
• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
  • Going carbon neutral
  • Achieving 30% women on our teams
  • And much more!
• Custom training and development plans

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

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