Geotechnical Engineer

Plan, coordinate and supervise geotechnical field investigations, including boreholes, SPT, CPT, test pits and instrumentation installation
Analyze field and laboratory data to develop soil and rock parameters for design
Prepare geotechnical reports and recommendations covering foundations, settlement, slope stability, retaining structures, excavation and dewatering, pavement design and earthworks
Provide construction-phase support, including review of submittals, site visits, subgrade and foundation inspections, and resolution of field conditions
Conduct engineering assessments for slope instability, including landslide susceptibility, risk assessment, soil characterization, factor of safety and slip surface analysis
Coordinate with drilling contractors and geotechnical laboratories, including scheduling, health and safety, and QA/QC of results
Act as the local technical point of contact for clients, project managers and contractors in southwestern Ontario
Support proposals, scoping and estimating for regional geotechnical work
Mentor junior engineers, EITs and field technicians
Collaborate with environmental, engineering and construction service lines to deliver integrated projects
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor or manager

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally in a consulting environment
• P.Eng. designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligibility to register with PEO promptly
• Working knowledge of Ontario standards and regulatory environment, including OPSS/OPSD, MTO requirements, Ontario Building Code and O. Reg. 406/19
• Experience with geotechnical software such as Slope/W, gINT, PLAXIS, Settle3, LPile and APile
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Google Earth and Microsoft products
• Experience with field investigation techniques, including soil logging and supervision of auger, sonic and geotechnical drilling programs
• Ability to produce clear, defensible technical reports and explain recommendations to clients, contractors and approval authorities
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Valid Class G Ontario driver's licence
• Willingness to travel to project sites within southwestern Ontario

Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering with a focus on field investigations, data analysis, and report preparation. Proficient in coordinating with contractors and providing construction-phase support while mentoring junior staff.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• P.Eng. Designation
• Field Investigation Techniques
• Geotechnical Software Experience
• Ontario Standards Knowledge

• Soil Logging
• Borehole Supervision
• Slope Stability Analysis
• Foundation Design
• Excavation and Dewatering
• Risk Assessment
• Slip Surface Analysis
• Technical Report Writing
• Data Analysis
• Instrumentation Installation

• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence
• P.Eng. Designation in Good Standing

• Geotechnical Field Investigations
• Ontario Building Code
• OPSS/OPSD
• MTO Requirements
QA/QC
• Construction-Phase Support
• Environmental Collaboration
• Project Management
• Client Interaction
• Mentoring

• Slope/W
• GINT
• PLAXIS
• Settle3
• LPile
• APile
• ArcGIS
• AutoCAD
• Google Earth
• Microsoft Products