Geotechnical Engineer

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel has partnered with Hatch to hire a Geotechnical Engineer in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves leading advanced geotechnical studies, participating in project design reviews, and coordinating activities across various engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, at least 7 years of experience in the field, and is registered as a Professional Engineer. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in relevant geotechnical design.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Sound understanding of design engineering codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced geotechnical and geomechanics studies.
• Prepare and review engineering procedures and specifications.
• Provide technical supervision and support.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Advanced numerical modeling

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering

Professional Engineer or Geoscientist registration

Job description

Brunel has partnered with Hatch to support the hiring of a Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. Hatch is a globally recognized engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm, committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With over 70 years of expertise across mining, energy, and infrastructure, Hatch delivers innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide.

Through this partnership, we are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG)—a dynamic and globally integrated team delivering world-class projects. The PDG combines deep expertise in sustainable studies, asset development, and operations, leveraging industry-leading methodologies, governance, and systems.

The Geotechnical Engineer role is part of our team of engineers and geoscientists and will provide engineering services to projects across Hatch in the Infrastructure, Mining and Energy sectors. This role participates in a wide range of projects covering advanced numerical modeling, analysis and design for front-end planning as well as detailed engineering for multi-discipline projects, and geotechnical site investigations.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Lead advanced geotechnical and geomechanics studies with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope.
• Identify project works that can add to the geotechnical field and where possible write a paper
• Participate in scoping requirements for proposals
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews
• Represent the discipline in the project’s engineering coordination meetings
• Provide and/or coordinate training for resources assigned to the project
• Prepare and/or review project procedures, standard specifications and design criteria
• Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior engineers, intermediate engineers, designers, technicians, and technologists
• Ensure relevant technical experts are involved in the design process as required and facilitate the sharing of technical expertise both across projects and across Hatch offices globally.
• Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design
• Undertake office and field based geotechnical engineering for projects
• Provide specialist geotechnical advice and analytical services
• Prepare engineering calculations where required
• Prepare technical specifications where required
• Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise
• Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates
• Stamp documents and drawings as required and if appropriately registered
• Undertake construction supervision and management dependent upon project demands
• Support of site engineering team to provide technical solutions and timely response to technical queries
• Work to ensure the implementation of safety in design and integrity principles in design documentation

You bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering from an accredited university
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist
• 7+ years’ experience in relevant geotechnical design
• Experience with working on projects in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to function with minimal supervision
• Safety awareness.
• Work with high-performing, collaborative teams making a real impact
• Be part of innovative, global projects across industries
• Engaging and collaborative office environment