Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer in Calgary to join our Geotechnical team. The role focuses on advanced soil mechanics, project delivery, and supporting a growing portfolio across Alberta and Canada. You will perform analyses with PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and Rocscience, lead investigations, and contribute to proposals.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, P.Eng. eligibility with APEGA, and strong leadership and collaboration skills to work with a

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology with strong academic background and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Registered as, or eligible for registration as, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
• Experience in project management, geotechnical investigations, design assessments, and complex analyses (shallow and deep foundations; shoring; settlement; lateral response; ground improvement; seismic and liquefaction).

Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical assessments, complex analyses, design calculations, and detailed designs using GeoStudio, Rocscience, and PLAXIS.
• Contribute to proposals and cost estimates; participate in securing new business opportunities.
• Support field evaluations and manage geotechnical investigations; perform design assessments and complex calculations.
• Review construction drawings and reports; provide QA guidance on soil, concrete, and asphalt testing.
• Prepare recommendations and reports on foundation design, slope stability, ground improvement, and related geotechnical topics.

Skills

Project management

Geotechnical investigations

Design assessments

Complex analyses

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geology

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

GeoStudio (Slope, Seep, Quake)

Rocscience applications

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join AtkinsRéalis' Geotechnical team. In this role, you will support a variety of projects for clients primarily within Alberta, with opportunities to work across Canada. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a strong understanding of soil mechanics, proven detailed design experience, excellent project execution and delivery skills, and a desire to further refine technical expertise. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.

Candidates should demonstrate the willingness and adaptability to strengthen their technical expertise, build upon the existing portfolio of proposals, projects, and clients, work closely with senior team members to deliver projects successfully, and collaborate with a rapidly expanding, flexible, and forward-looking team working across a broad range of sectors.

Your role

• Undertake geotechnical assessments, complex analyses, design calculations, and detailed designs using specialized software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, and PLAXIS.
• Contribute to the preparation of project proposals and cost estimates and participate in securing new business opportunities or expanding existing projects.
• Support senior leadership with field evaluations, manage and contribute to geotechnical investigations, and perform design assessments and complex analytical calculations.
• Review construction drawings and design reports to support construction activities and provide guidance and troubleshooting related to QA field testing and material performance, including soil, concrete, and asphalt.
• Analyse and prepare recommendations and reports related to:
  • Foundation design.
  • Infrastructure projects.
  • Shoring and retaining walls.
  • Slope stability.
  • Ground improvement.
  • Settlement and deformation analysis.
  • Seismic and liquefaction assessments.
  • Road structure design.
  • Dikes and dams.
  • Materials testing.
  • Other geotechnical engineering projects.

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology with a strong academic background and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Registered as, or eligible for registration as, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
• Experience in project management, geotechnical investigations, design assessments, and complex analyses related to:
  • Shallow and deep foundations.
  • Shoring and retaining systems.
  • Settlement and deformation assessments.
  • Lateral response design.
  • Ground improvement design.
  • Seismic and liquefaction assessments.
• Experience with limit equilibrium and numerical modelling techniques, including Finite Element and Boundary Element methods, and advanced proficiency with:
  • PLAXIS.
  • FLAC.
  • GeoStudio (Slope, Seep, Quake).
  • Rocscience applications.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, organizational effectiveness, and strong team collaboration skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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