Senior Geotechnical Engineer

At GEI Consultants Canada, we don’t just study the earth - we help shape the communities built on it. We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Fredericton team and play a key role in delivering impactful projects across New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.

This is your opportunity to lead complex geotechnical challenges, influence critical infrastructure, and grow within a firm known for technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation. If you’re driven by solving real-world problems and want your expertise to make a visible difference, this role is for you.

At GEI, you’ll be part of a people-first, purpose-driven organization where your voice matters. We combine the agility of a growing firm with the resources of a well-established North American leader-giving you the best of both worlds.

Collaborate with top-tier multidisciplinary teams
Grow through leadership and mentorship opportunities
Be part of a culture built on trust, respect, and innovation

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead from the front:

Direct and execute site investigations and field programs for soil and bedrock

Deliver innovative engineering solutions in:

Foundation design (deep and shallow)

Earthworks & slope stability (rock mechanics and soil mechanics)

Shoring systems & ground improvement

Experience with mining, energy, and/or infrastructure clients

Experience using geotechnical software packages (e.g. Roc Science, Geo Studio, Plaxis, Leapfrog)

Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders

Lead proposals, manage budgets, and monitor project performance

Collaborate across disciplines and regions within GEI

Mentor the next generation of engineers

Minimum Qualifications

You are a technically strong and relationship-driven professional who thrives on ownership and leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering (Master’s or Ph.D is an asset)

P.Eng. with APEGNB (or eligible)

8–15+ years of consulting experience in geotechnical or geological engineering

Proven expertise in investigation, design, and analysis

Strong communicator - clear, confident, and client-focused

Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff

Skilled at balancing technical excellence, client relationships and project delivery

Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is preferred.

Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

This role includes fieldwork and requires:

Ability to work outdoors in variable conditions

Ability to travel locally and to remote locations up to 35% of the time

Valid driver’s license

Bilingualism is an asset (English, French and/or Spanish)

Canadian work permit or citizenship

Previous consulting experience is an asset

At GEI Consultants Canada, your work goes beyond reports and designs - you help build safer infrastructure, stronger communities, and a more resilient future.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join GEI and leave your mark where it matters most.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

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