Geotechnical Engineer

Jobtailor; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to plan, coordinate and supervise field investigations, analyze data, and prepare reports covering foundations, slope stability, excavation and dewatering for southwestern Ontario projects.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 5–10 years of experience, P.Eng designation or eligibility, Ontario standards knowledge, and proficiency with geotechnical software; travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of professional geotechnical experience, preferably in consulting.
• P.Eng designation with good standing or eligibility with PEO.
• Knowledge of Ontario standards/regulatory environment (OPSS/OPSD, MTO, OBC).
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (Slope/W, gINT, PLAXIS, Settle3, LPile, APile).
• Experience with field investigations including soil logging and drilling supervision.
• Strong report writing and client communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in southwestern Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise field investigations (boreholes, SPT, CPT, test pits, instrumentation).
• Analyze field and lab data to develop soil/rock parameters for design.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and recommendations (foundations, slope stability, dewatering, earthworks).
• Provide construction-phase support (submittal reviews, site visits, inspections).
• Coordinate with contractors and laboratories; ensure QA/QC of results.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across service lines.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

P.Eng Designation

Field Investigation Techniques

Geotechnical Software Experience

Ontario Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng Eligibility

Tools

Slope/W

GINT

PLAXIS

Settle3

LPile

APile

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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

Core Competencies

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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

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

Tools & Technologies

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