Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Systra; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support the investigation, design, and delivery of geotechnical solutions for foundations and pavements in transportation projects.

You will work with senior engineers, perform field investigations, soil sampling, and laboratory testing, and help prepare technical reports while traveling as needed. The hybrid work arrangement supports collaboration across teams and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with geotechnical design and evaluation.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and delivery of geotechnical investigations for foundations and pavements.
• Provide technical input and reporting assistance under guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with field investigations, soil sampling, and laboratory testing.
• Interpret soil, rock, and groundwater data to support design recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to design and assessment of foundations, roads, and pavements.
• Participate in field activities including site supervision and monitoring.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Soil mechanics

Technical reporting

Field coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key supporting role in the investigation, design, and delivery of geotechnical solutions for foundation and pavement engineering projects within the transportation, infrastructure, and major projects sectors.

Missions/Main Duties

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of geotechnical investigations for foundation and pavement engineering projects across transportation, infrastructure, and major developments.
• Provide technical support, design input, and reporting assistance under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with site investigations, soil sampling, and laboratory testing.
• Interpret soil, rock, and groundwater data to support geotechnical design recommendations.
• Help prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to the design and assessment of foundations, roads and pavements, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement solutions.
• Participate in field activities, including site supervision, drilling operations, construction monitoring, and laboratory testing support.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to help deliver project objectives on time and within budget.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards, codes, and health and safety regulations.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registered as an E.I.T is preferrable.
• 4 + years of relevant experience, with demonstrated involvement in geotechnical design and evaluation.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, foundation design, and pavement structure analysis.
• Experience with materials testing, subgrade assessment, and foundation system recommendations is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork, including site investigations and construction monitoring, as required.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [e-mail].

Workplace Type

Hybrid