Intermediate / Senior Geotechnical Engineer

CIMA+; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership

Hybrid work schedule

Vacation 3–5 weeks

Job summary

CIMA+ seeks an Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Earth and Environment team in Calgary, Alberta. You will contribute to planning, design, and delivery of geotechnical solutions across Alberta and Western Canada, potentially leading investigations and client coordination.

You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple projects, and work in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment with a mix of field and office work in a hybrid model out of our Calgary North office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering, preferably in a consulting environment.
• P.Eng. designation in Alberta, or eligibility for registration with APEGA.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and oversee geotechnical studies from planning to reporting, ensuring technical excellence and quality deliverables.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise geotechnical investigations including borehole drilling, test pitting, sampling, and testing.
• Analyze field and lab data to assess soil/rock characteristics, groundwater, strength, and deformation.
• Develop geotechnical recommendations and prepare technical reports and memoranda.
• Contribute to geotechnical design development, drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Provide technical input during design and construction phases with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support/lead construction reviews, site inspections, and field engineering services.
• Establish and follow quality control procedures for analyses, reports, drawings, and specs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and sustainability goals.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, fee estimates, and bid documents.
• Build and maintain client, contractor, regulator, and internal team relationships.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff; manage multiple assignments to meet scope, schedule, budget and safety.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Communication (English)

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering / Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus)

Post-graduate degree in geotechnical engineering (asset)

Tools

Geotechnical software (foundation design, slope stability, drainage, FEA)

Microsoft Office

CAD systems

Job description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are seeking a skilled Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Earth and Environment team in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects, contributing to the planning, design, and delivery of geotechnical engineering solutions across Alberta and Western Canada.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop both technical expertise and project management skills in a collaborative, supportive environment. Depending on experience, the successful candidate will lead or support geotechnical investigations, technical analyses, reporting, design recommendations, construction support, client coordination, and the mentorship of junior staff.

Projects may include roads, buildings, municipal infrastructure, hydraulic structures, dams, slope stabilization, soil dynamics, earthworks, retaining structures, foundations, and erosion protection. You will have the opportunity to work with both public and private sector clients. While the focus is on Alberta-based projects, opportunities may arise to contribute to work across other regions of Canada.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling a mix of remote and office-based work from our Calgary North office location, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and oversee geotechnical studies from planning to reporting, ensuring technical excellence, quality deliverables, and alignment with project objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise geotechnical investigations, including borehole drilling, test pitting, in-situ sampling and testing, laboratory testing, and subcontractor coordination.
• Analyze field, laboratory, and geological data to assess soil and rock characteristics, groundwater conditions, strength and deformation characteristics, and construction-related geotechnical risks.
• Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and prepare technical reports and memoranda, including foundation design, slope stability assessments, retaining structure recommendations, excavation and backfill guidelines, pavement considerations, and groundwater observations.
• Contribute to the development of geotechnical designs, technical drawings, construction specifications, and tender documents for earthworks, retaining structures, slope stabilization, erosion protection, foundations, and other geo-structural elements.
• Provide technical input during design and construction phases, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Support and/or lead construction reviews, site inspections, and field engineering services to verify that work is completed in general accordance with project specifications and design recommendations.
• Establish and follow quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and technical quality in geotechnical analyses, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure all projects meet or exceed regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and sustainability goals.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, fee estimates, and bid documents in response to internal and external requests for proposals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, regulators, and internal project teams.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior and intermediate staff, supporting their technical development and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Manage multiple assignments independently while meeting project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and health and safety requirements.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Standards and actively promote a safe work environment.
• Complete additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus, or a related engineering discipline.
• A post-graduate degree in geotechnical engineering is considered an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering, preferably in a consulting environment, with a proven track record of working on complex projects and collaborating on multidisciplinary projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta, or eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Proven experience of planning and supervising field investigations and preparing geotechnical reports, including management of subcontractors and team members.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design, earthworks, retaining structures, slope stability, groundwater conditions, and construction techniques.
• Experience with geotechnical software applications for foundation design, slope stability, drainage, and finite element analysis.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs and CAD systems.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, including geotechnical and geological engineers, as well as environmental specialists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients, contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams. Proficiency in French is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently.
• Valid Class5 Driver’s License and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Alberta and, as required, other regions of Canada.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to technical excellence and health and safety.

Assets

• Experience with Alberta transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Alberta provincial and municipal design standards, including City of Calgary requirements.
• Experience in pavement structure evaluation and design.
• Experience with dams, hydraulic structures, slope stabilization, erosion protection, or geohazard-related projects.
• Experience with seismic analysis, soil dynamics, liquefaction assessment, or advanced numerical modelling.
• Experience preparing proposals, managing budgets, developing client relationships, and supporting business development.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers, technologists, or field staff.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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