Geotechnical Lead

AECOM; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Lead in Saskatoon, SK to develop and lead a team of geotechnical engineers and technicians. The role involves managing projects and ensuring they meet financial performance, while resolving complex geotechnical issues.

The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering focused on Geotechnical Engineering, alongside 6 years of experience and a P.Eng. certification in Saskatchewan. This position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $135,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Must be registered as a P.Eng. in Saskatchewan.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a group of geotechnical engineers and technicians.
• Manage projects and ensure financial performance.
• Write and review geotechnical reports and proposals.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client service

Mentoring

Education

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus)

Job description

Job Description

AECOM Canada ULC is actively seeking a Geotechnical Lead who will develop and lead a group of geotechnical engineers and technicians/technologists in Saskatoon, SK.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse teams of engineers, designers, and drafters from conceptual design through preliminary and final design.
• Hire, mentor, and train technicians/technologists and junior geotechnical engineers.
• Manage people and projects and be responsible for completion on schedule and financial performance.
• Resolve complex geotechnical issues.
• Write, compile, and review geotechnical reports and proposals for major projects.
• Prepare and present technical papers and contribute to the advancement of earth science in our area of technical specialization.
• Maintain quality throughout a project and implement improvements when necessary.
• Prepare project summary reports.
• Encourage growth within the group and improve the general knowledge base throughout the company.
• Develop and sustain long‑lasting business relationships with clients.
• Be a role model and technical mentor for our staff.
• Travel within Canada when required.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc. (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering.
• 6 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Must be registered as a P.Eng. in Saskatchewan. Registration in other provinces is considered an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Appropriately experienced candidates will have acted as a geotechnical engineer and lead for multidisciplinary design projects and interface effectively with various disciplines (environmental, civil, transportation, water and wastewater, buildings, electrical, and mechanical).
• Experience in client service and business development.
• Strong understanding of finite element theory for soil and rock, including knowledge of advanced geotechnics as it relates to real soil/rock behavior.
• Knowledge of elastic, elastoplastic, and advanced constitutive models for linear and nonlinear materials.
• Advanced knowledge of models associated with seepage and consolidation.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Experience with and ability to make informed decisions regarding intrusive and non‑intrusive field investigations, basic and advanced laboratory testing, and material characterization.
• Experience with coupled and uncoupled seepage analysis, slope stability analysis, and deformation analysis.
• Experience with liquefaction assessment and seismic engineering related to civil engineering projects, including bridges, buildings, and dams is considered an asset.
• Experience with conceptual and feasibility level design, preliminary design, detailed design, construction, and site closure.
• Experience with field investigation techniques such as CPT, SPT, PMT, DMT and their utilization in static and seismic design.

Additional Information

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100,000 to $135,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.