Intermediate Geotechnical Specialist/Engineer

Poutrix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Ontario is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Specialist to contribute to geotechnical, geological, and hydrogeological projects across transportation, infrastructure, mining, dams, tunnels, and water sectors. You will manage investigations, analyses, design assignments, field programs, data interpretation, and the development of design parameters and engineering recommendations.

You will prepare technical reports, participate in QA, risk assessments, and client coordination while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations, design, numerical modelling, technical reporting, and construction support.
• Working knowledge of PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience, Civil 3D, GIS, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and execute geotechnical investigations, assessments, analyses, and design assignments for foundations, retaining structures, embankments, earthworks, tunnels, excavations, dams, tailings facilities, marine works, and groundwater systems.
• Plan and coordinate field investigation programs; interpret soil, rock, groundwater, laboratory, and instrumentation data; develop geotechnical design parameters and engineering recommendations.
• Perform geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, dewatering, seismic, liquefaction, and soil-structure interaction using PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience.
• Prepare technical reports, design memoranda, engineering calculations, specifications, and construction support documentation; contribute to QA reviews, risk assessments, and client coordination.
• Mentor junior staff and provide construction‑phase support while ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Numerical modelling

Site investigations

Technical reporting

Project leadership

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Civil 3D

GIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Specialist to contribute to the delivery of geotechnical, geological, and hydrogeological projects across the transportation, infrastructure, mining, dams, tunnels, marine, water, and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for geotechnical investigations, analyses, design, construction support, and technical reporting while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. The role offers opportunities to further develop technical expertise, contribute to project execution and client relationships, and assume increasing technical and project leadership responsibilities.

Role accountabilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to and execute geotechnical investigations, assessments, analyses, and design assignments involving foundations, retaining structures, embankments, earthworks, tunnels, excavations, dams, tailings facilities, marine works, and groundwater systems. Plan and coordinate field investigation programs; interpret soil, rock, groundwater, laboratory, and instrumentation data; and develop geotechnical design parameters and engineering recommendations. Perform geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, dewatering, seismic, liquefaction, and soil-structure interaction assessments using industry-standard software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and Rocscience. Prepare technical reports, design memoranda, engineering calculations, specifications, and construction support documentation while contributing to quality assurance reviews, risk assessments, proposal development, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and mentoring of junior staff. Provide construction‑phase support and ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and engineering judgment skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients and project teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project delivery skills.
• Commitment to technical excellence, quality, health, and safety.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations, design, numerical modelling, technical reporting, and construction support.
• Working knowledge of PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience, Civil 3D, GIS, and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $93,280-$139,920. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.