Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

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

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

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 provinicial 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, 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.