Geotechnical Engineer: Seismic & Dam Projects — Lead Path

PRI Engineering; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PRI Engineering in Vancouver seeks an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to advance toward project ownership. You'll handle scopes under senior guidance across land development, buildings, and infrastructure, with seismic assessment at the core.

This hands-on role includes site investigations, design of foundations, slope stability, and dam-related work, with mentorship and opportunities to grow into leadership positions. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. registered with provincial governing body.
• Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical specialization.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience.
• Working knowledge of seismic concepts, including site classification and liquefaction assessment.
• Exposure to dam or tailings work is an asset.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Settle3, PLAXIS, LPile, or gINT.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project/mining sites.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical projects from scoping and site investigations through analysis, design, reporting, and construction support under senior staff.
• Carry out design work for foundations, settlement, slope stability, retaining and shoring systems, earthworks, and ground improvement.
• Contribute to seismic assessment work, including site classification, liquefaction triggering and mitigation, seismic slope stability, and seismic design parameters.
• Support geotechnical work on dams and tailings facilities, including stability and seepage analysis and instrumentation review.
• Plan and carry out site investigations, and interpret field and lab data into practical recommendations.
• Prepare reports, designs, and field review documentation for review and sealing by a senior engineer.
• Support scope, budget, and schedule tracking on assigned projects, and mentor EITs and junior technologists.

Skills

P.Eng. registration

Geotechnical consulting

Strong writing & communication

Education

Civil or Geological Engineering with geotechnical specialization

Tools

GeoStudio

Settle3

PLAXIS

LPile

gINT

Job description

PRI Engineering in Vancouver seeks an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to advance toward project ownership. You'll handle scopes under senior guidance across land development, buildings, and infrastructure, with seismic assessment at the core.

This hands-on role includes site investigations, design of foundations, slope stability, and dam-related work, with mentorship and opportunities to grow into leadership positions. Travel to project sites is expected.