Engineer, Geotechnical

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a geotechnical engineer to support Highway projects and pavement design, helping to protect and maintain transportation networks across the province.

Using your geotechnical expertise, you will provide engineering services, monitor consultants, participate in design reviews, and prepare technical reports to support safe, reliable travel.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• Valid driver’s license or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering, pavement design, soils mechanics and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for highway projects.
• Monitor and review consultant work.
• Participate in design review meetings.
• Conduct design assessments and warranty inspections.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Provide geotechnical information and services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Judgment skills

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer license (PEO)

Tools

Pavement design software

Pavement management software

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Apply By:Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Engineering Program Delivery Northwest

Shape the infrastructure that keeps Ontario's communities connected, safe, and resilient.

Use your geotechnical engineering expertise to help deliver and protect Ontario's transportation infrastructure - from highways and foundations to rockfall hazard management. Your work will directly support safe, reliable travel, strengthen public safety, and help ensure transportation networks serve communities across the province for years to come.

About Thunder Bay

Nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay offers a unique blend of urban amenities and year-round outdoor adventure, with easy access to hiking, paddling, skiing and breathtaking natural landscapes. As the largest city in Northwestern Ontario , it provides an affordable lifestyle, a strong sense of community, and exceptional opportunities to enjoy work-life balance.

About the job

Using your expertise in the field of geotechnical engineering and pavement design, you will:

• provide engineering services for highway projects
• monitor and review consultant work
• participate in design review meetings
• conduct design assessments and warranty inspections
• prepare technical reports
• provide geotechnical engineering information, advice and services

Mandatory requirements

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Technical knowledge

You have:

• knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of civil or geotechnical engineering with special emphasis on pavement design, pavement rehabilitation, pavement management, soils mechanics, testing, slope stability, shallow foundations, earthworks, and other geotechnical aspects
• knowledge of engineering materials (asphalt, concrete, granular, soils, rock and specialized products such as geotextiles)
• knowledge of consultant acquisition and administration in order to prepare terms of reference, recommend acceptance/rejection of Expression of Interest (EOI) requests, evaluate Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotations (RFQ) submissions
• knowledge of computer software including various pavement design software, pavement management software, and word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software
• knowledge of project management in order to participate on project teams, and undertake special projects in resolving unique geotechnical problems, improving efficiency and effectiveness, and improving quality of design services

Essential skills

You have:

• analytical, decision making, and judgment skills to assess the suitability, technical soundness, risk and cost-effectiveness of pavement and foundation designs; to recognize and resolve issues that may adversely affect public interest and safety
• communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, to build and maintain effective working relationships and to effectively negotiate options

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.