Principal Geotechnical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 125,000 - 172,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits
Hybrid working culture
Generous time off
Training and development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. seeks an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Ontario to lead major programs across transportation, tunnels, and bridges. The role emphasizes mentoring, technical leadership, and expanding our geotechnics capabilities in a multidisciplinary setting.

Ideal candidates hold a P.Eng in Ontario with 12+ years of geotechnical experience, and possess strong client relationships and business development acumen. Hybrid work environment and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of Geotechnical Engineering experience with a P.Eng license in Ontario
  • Proven ability to lead complex geotechnical projects
  • Strong client relationship building and business development skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and technical communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead major geotechnical programs across multiple sectors (transportation, tunnels, bridges).
  • Mentor junior staff and act as technical reference on projects.
  • Develop and expand infrastructure geotechnics capabilities through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Job description

Job Description Overview

Our Geotechnical Team in Ontario is expanding and we are now looking for an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This position is located in Etobicoke and/or Vaughan, Ontario but we would consider applicants in the greater Toronto area as well that have good geotechnical skills from projects such as transportation, tunnels, highways, rail, municipal roads and bridges. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer with good technical and engineering skills and a professional engineering designation–(P.Eng) to work on exciting projects where they can make their mark and move their career forward. This role offers a hybrid work environment, growth potential and a good work-life balance.

Your role

Work closely with a variety of AtkinsRéalis professionals in multiple sectors such as transportation, tunnel, rail & transit, energy, cities and developments as well as industrial. Participate on multi-disciplinary teams and projects and will be expected to collaborate on multidisciplinary projects of all scales. Execute major programs, supporting complex proposals, mentoring of junior staff, as well as act as technical reference. Develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.

About you

Must have 8+ years of holding P.Eng. License and practicing in Ontario, and over 12+ year with strong Geotechnical Engineering experience. Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying and pursuing business development and market growth opportunities. Proven senior experience in tunnels, highways, rail, municipal roads and bridges, with experience with the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario considered as a strong asset. Lead and manage geotechnical projects in accordance with approved scopes of work, budgets, schedules, reporting requirements, and client agreements. Proven geotechnical design experience, with excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.

Rewards & benefits
  • Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
  • Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
  • And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

Equal Opportunity

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Company Overview

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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