Geotechnical Engineer, Project Manager

Exp Global Inc.

Kamloops

On-site

CAD 113,000 - 150,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

EXP Kamloops seeks a seasoned Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to lead technical teams and drive business development. The role blends fieldwork, client engagement, and office collaboration to deliver geotechnical and materials testing projects from conception to completion.

You will guide staff, ensure safety and quality, manage budgets, and collaborate with management to execute branch strategies while maintaining strong client relationships in Western Canada.

Qualifications

10–15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience.
Registered P.Eng. with EGBC or ability to transfer existing designation.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
Experience with mid-rise, commercial, subdivision, and municipal/highway projects.
Comfortable conducting fieldwork and engaging directly with clients.
Experience with materials testing and geotechnical investigation methods.
Shoring systems for parkades or geohazard mitigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership to Engineers, EITs, and Technicians.
Champion safety and quality standards across branch operations.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through project engagement.
Lead geotechnical and materials testing projects from initiation to completion.
Develop annual budgets and monitor KPIs with Branch Manager.
Support staffing and staff development to ensure operational continuity.
Liaise with clients on site visits and provide practical, hands-on solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Business development

Client relationships

Safety & quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical lab equipment

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Join a collaborative team with technical expertise and strong local support!

EXP Kamloops is part of a collaborative network of offices across Western Canada and nationwide, offering shared technical expertise and integrated services. Our Kamloops team includes a CCIL-certified lab, experienced technicians, engineers, EITs, and support staff with a strong history of teamwork and mutual support. We’re excited to welcome a new team member who’s driven and future focused.

Why Kamloops?

Imagine finishing work and being just minutes away from mountain biking trails, golf courses, lakes, and endless outdoor adventures. From hiking and paddleboarding in the summer to skiing at Sun Peaks in the winter, Kamloops offers an active lifestyle year‑round.

As one of BC's fastest-growing cities, Kamloops combines career opportunities, affordability, and a welcoming community, making it an ideal place to build both your career and your life.

Be our nextGeotechnical Engineer, Project Manager!

Your work environment at EXP

We’re seeking a motivated technical leader with proven business development capabilities and a strong desire to grow into broader leadership responsibilities. You bring extensive technical expertise and the ability to guide projects from concept through completion. You thrive in a dynamic environment that blends fieldwork, business development, and office collaboration, and you’ve built a reputation for developing loyal client relationships through your insight, responsiveness, and hands‑on approach.

What a day at EXP could have in store for you

Provide day‑to‑day leadership, mentorship, and performance guidance to Engineers, EITs, and Technicians
Champion and uphold all Safety and Quality standards across branch operations and project delivery
Build and maintain strong client relationships through project engagement, industry events, and business development initiatives
Represent the Branch through community involvement and volunteer activities that enhance visibility and reputation
Prepare, review, and approve proposals to support business growth and project acquisition
Lead the management and execution of geotechnical and materials testing projects from initiation to completion
Work with Management and PM’s to develop and execute the Branch’s strategic plan, ensuring staff are aligned with organizational goals and desired outcome
Work with the Branch Manager to Develop annual budgets and monitor financial performance to ensure KPIs and targets are consistently achieved
Conduct site visits, field reviews, and technical assessments as required
Oversee project invoicing and ensure timely, accurate financial administration
Approve time sheets, PTO requests, training/education requests, and accounts payable items for the Branch
Step into any Branch role as needed to support staffing demands and maintain operational continuity
Provide rapid response and technical support for client emergencies or urgent project needs
Apply mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on laboratory and field equipment
Participate in regional strategic planning, business development, financial, and safety meetings
Work directly at project sites alongside clients to assess and resolve geotechnical and materials issues, delivering practical, hands‑on solutions tailored to specific site conditions; safety boots are required

What your experience looks like

Registered P.Eng. with EGBC, or the ability to transfer an existing P.Eng. designation
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological/Geotechnical Engineering
10-15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, including work on mid‑rise, commercial, subdivision, and municipal/highway infrastructure projects
Demonstrated practical, solutions‑focused approach to project execution and management
Comfortable conducting fieldwork, site reviews, and engaging directly with clients
Strong understanding of materials testing, construction quality, and geotechnical investigation methods
Experience with shoring systems for parkades or geohazard mitigation in wildfire‑prone areas considered an asset

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

The salary range for this role is between$112,787-$149,509.The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

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EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com .

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

What makes us different

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .

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