Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

PRI Engineering Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

PRI Engineering Corp. is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing AB, BC & ON offices in a hands-on role that develops toward project ownership.

You will manage your own scopes under senior guidance, tackling land development, buildings, and mining projects with emphasis on seismic assessment. The role involves collaboration across offices, field investigations, and reporting, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to design and analysis under

Qualifications

• P.Eng. registered with provincial authority.
• Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with geotechnical specialization.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience.
• Working knowledge of seismic concepts per provincial Building Codes.
• Exposure to dam or tailings work is an asset.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Settle3, PLAXIS, LPile, FLAC or gINT.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills; collaborative approach.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project/minesites, including remote work.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical projects from scoping to analysis and construction support under senior staff guidance.
• Carry out design for foundations, settlement, slope stability, retaining/shoring systems, earthworks, and ground improvement.
• Contribute to seismic assessment work and determine site classifications and liquefaction mitigation.
• Support dam and tailings projects including stability and seepage analysis; review instrumentation.
• Plan and conduct site investigations; translate field data into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare reports and designs for review and sealing by a senior engineer.
• Assist with scope, budget, and schedule tracking; mentor EITs and junior technologists.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring/EIT guidance

Education

P.Eng. license

Civil/Geological engineering degree with geotechnical specialization

Tools

GeoStudio

Settle3

PLAXIS

LPile

FLAC/gINT

Job description

INTERMEDIATE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Seismic, dams, and complex geotechnical work in our growing Canadian offices

INTERMEDIATE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Seismic, dams, and complex geotechnical work in our growing Canadian offices

Location: Calgary, AB, Peterborough, ON, Toronto, ON & Penticton, BC,

About The Role

PRI is looking for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing AB, BC & ON offices. This is a hands‑on role for someone building toward full project ownership: you will take on your own scopes of work under the guidance of senior engineers, and grow into leading projects and sealing your own work over time.

The work spans land development, buildings, municipal and transportation infrastructure, and mining, including dams and tailings storage facilities. Seismic assessment is central to the role, as it is to any consequential geotechnical work in this region.

What You'll Do

• Support geotechnical projects from scoping and site investigation through analysis, design, reporting, and construction support, under the direction of 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 storage facilities, including stability and seepage analysis and instrumentation review, under senior oversight.
• Plan and carry out site investigations, and interpret field and laboratory data into practical, constructible 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 help mentor EITs and junior technologists as your experience grows.

What You Bring

• 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, under the provincial Building Codes.
• Exposure to dam or tailings work is an asset, including stability and seepage analysis, or familiarity with Canadian Dam Association guidelines.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Settle3, PLAXIS, LPile, FLAC or gINT.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-based approach.
• Valid driver's license, and willingness to travel to project and mine sites, including remote work.

Why PRI

• Meaningful project experience, with the multidisciplinary depth and in‑house materials testing laboratories of a national firm behind you.
• Technically demanding work across development, infrastructure, and mining, including dams and tailings facilities.
• A growing Vancouver office with strong mentorship and a clear path toward senior and principal roles.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and support for professional development.

PRI is a multidisciplinary engineering and natural sciences consulting firm with offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from Indigenous professionals.