Geotechnical Engineer & Project Manager

McElhanney; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager to enhance their technical depth in Kamloops. This role offers the chance to lead diverse geotechnical projects, manage client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geotechnical analysis and project management, along with excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Relocation support

Employee ownership

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of geotechnical experience in analysis, design, and consulting.
• Strong communication and project management skills required.
• Registration as P.Eng. in BC or eligibility to register.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical investigations and assessments for various projects.
• Lead projects independently, overseeing schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior technical staff and support team growth.

Skills

Geotechnical Analysis

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Reporting

Geotechnical Software

Education

Degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Focus

Tools

Bently OpenGround

Settle3

Plaxis

FLAC

GeoStudio

Lpile

Allpile

Job description

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney offers opportunities for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to enhance our technical depth and build our team across our Industrial & Materials division in Kamloops, BC.

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager with a proven track record in planning, managing, and delivering engineering work packages, with a focus on industrial and mining projects. In this role, you will lead diverse geotechnical projects, manage client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet client expectations.

As a Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of geotechnical projects, ensuring compliance with CFEM, client standards, and industry best practices. You will conduct geotechnical investigations and analyses, prepare and review technical reports and designs, and provide recommendations on ground stability, earthworks, and foundations for various projects. Additionally, you will manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes, maintain strong client relationships, identify opportunities for business growth, and contribute to proposal development. The ideal candidate will be motivated to foster client relationships, identify and pursue new business opportunities, and mentor a team of engineers and technicians to develop a high-performing and collaborative group.

You will have 5-10 years of professional experience and be a strong team player with high productivity and excellent attention to detail. You will also have the opportunity to leverage your established contacts and local experience to further build out our geotechnical services.

The successful candidate may be based in Kamloops, BC, and can work in an office, or a hybrid of remote and office work. We also offer relocation assistance for non-local candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Technical Expert:

• Manage geotechnical investigations and assessments, including interpretation and documentation of results, on various transportation, municipal, land development, and resource projects.
• Provide geotechnical analysis of stability, stress, deformation, and foundation responses using software platforms.
• Provide oversight, risk management, and technical inputs to geotechnical projects and deliverables.
• Coordinate field projects, including prequalification, safety clearances, and procurement of subcontractors and sub-consultants.
• Prepare concise geotechnical reports with recommendations.
• Supervise field inspections of construction works.
• Prepare fee estimates and proposals for geotechnical assignments.
• Support other divisions within McElhanney with geotechnical input.

As a Project Manager:

• Communicate effectively, working from the office, home, or remotely via virtual meetings.
• Participate in business development and client management to grow the business.
• Lead projects independently, overseeing schedules, technical deliverables, and budgets.
• Mentor junior technical staff.
• Support the growth of technical expertise within the team.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• At least five years of relevant geotechnical experience, including analysis, design, and consulting.
• Knowledge of seismic engineering, retaining wall designs, slope stability, settlement analysis, and foundation designs.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as Bently OpenGround, Settle3, Plaxis, FLAC, GeoStudio, Lpile, or Allpile.
• Registration as a P.Eng. in British Columbia or eligibility to register.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams, including remote work environments.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible work hours and comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development, mentorship, and internal growth opportunities.
• Relocation support and participation in an employee-owned firm.
• Recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024) and top BC employers.

Compensation and Commitment

Pay Range: $91,000 - $135,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

If interested, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers for more information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.