Geotechnical Engineer

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and reviewing geotechnical projects, managing site inspections, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. With a focus on innovation and quality, the firm offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will possess strong geotechnical knowledge, project management skills, and a detail-oriented approach to their work. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys a variety of tasks and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Dental insurance

Extended healthcare

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time-off/vacation

Car allowance/reimbursement

Opportunity for long-term career advancement

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• P.Eng designation in Ontario is mandatory.
• Experience in shoring design and deep excavations.

Responsibilities

• Design and review geotechnical reports and project details.
• Collaborate with design and field teams for project completion.
• Conduct onsite inspections and oversee borehole drilling.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering Principles

Project Management

Communication with Stakeholders

Detail-oriented Approach

Instrumentation Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Title: Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer, Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo Area - IN-OFFICE & ON-SITE
Salary: $85,000 - $130,000 (experience dependent)
Reference #: 16605871

About:
Our client is a growing multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm specialized in geo-structural and geotechnical design for excavation projects throughout Ontario. Offering design, monitoring, and project management services to clients, with their team of Engineers and Field Technicians. This is a privately-owned and stable company now looking to add an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to their team.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design and review project details, inspection and investigation reports, geotechnical instrumentation and earthworks projects.
• Collaborate with coworkers (design and field teams), to ensure project completion from start to finish
• Work closely with involved stakeholders .
• Project management of various ongoing and assigned plans.
• Frequent travel to project sites (within Southwestern Ontario, GTA).
• Ability to oversee borehole drilling, geotechnical assessments.
• Help field team in monitoring and installation of monitoring instruments onsite.
• Creation of investigational geotechnical reports, testing, and specialized foundational projects.
• Conduct onsite activities, inspections.

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering principals and practices. 5-10+ years of overall experience.
• P.Eng designation in Ontario is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders (field staff, clients, approving municipalities).
• Detail-oriented, thorough, organized, and methodical approach to tasks.
• In-field, instrumentation experience, capability to use equipment for reporting and maintenance tasks.
• Coachability, be open to working with the senior leadership team to improve your game, take advice and implement new strategies.
• College or University education mandatory, Bachelors degree or Diploma mandatory.
• Experience in projects related to shoring (temporary) design, deep excavations, heavy civil.
• Must have a valid license and/or means of transportation to visit project sites.
• AutoCAD, MS Office (Excel).
• Please Note: this role may require work outside of traditional office hours, depending on project expectations.

Perks/Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package and benefits (dental, extended healthcare, life insurance, vision)
• Paid time-off/vacation.
• Car allowance/reimbursement.
• Opportunity for long-term career advancement.
• Ability to work beyond the desk, this is a great role for someone who likes variety in their day and likes to socialize with others outside of a traditional office environment.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.