Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Montreal, QC is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join a hybrid role supporting major transportation projects. You will lead geotechnical design and analyses while mentoring staff and collaborating with project teams across civil, structural, environmental, and construction disciplines.

The role requires a degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, and bilingual fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, geological, or geotechnical engineering.
• At least eight years of relevant experience, preferably on major transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of foundations, earthworks, slope stability, and ground improvement.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or FLAC.
• Technical leadership, engineering coordination, and team management skills.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to geotechnical design and analysis for major transportation and energy projects.
• Perform and review geotechnical analyses, including numerical analysis, foundations, settlement, slope stability, liquefaction, and earth pressures.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design documentation, drawings, specifications, and other deliverables.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

FLAC

Job description

Montreal, QC Full-time Salary not specified

About the role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer in Montreal, Quebec. In this hybrid role, you will act as deputy to the Geotechnical Lead and support engineering management and delivery for major transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to geotechnical design and analysis for major transportation and energy projects.
• Perform and review geotechnical analyses, including numerical analysis, foundations, settlement, slope stability, liquefaction, and earth pressures.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design documentation, drawings, specifications, and other deliverables.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, geological, or geotechnical engineering.
• At least eight years of relevant experience, preferably on major transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of foundations, earthworks, slope stability, and ground improvement.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or FLAC.
• Technical leadership, engineering coordination, and team management skills.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation is described as competitive. Benefits include flexible options for health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs, professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture, and time-off policies.