Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Englobe; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible schedules

Telehealth service

Group RRSP

Cost-sharing insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Englobe in Calgary is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead diverse geotechnical projects across energy, infrastructure and buildings.

You will guide investigations, analyze data, prepare reports, and mentor junior staff while liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams. A strong Canadian standards background and GeoStudio experience are essential, with Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in geotechnical, civil, or geological engineering.
• 10+ years of geotechnical experience including site investigations and foundation design.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for client relationships.
• Knowledge of Canadian standards and local geology.
• Experience with GeoStudio suites (Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and deliver geotechnical investigations for varied projects.
• Engage with clients from a Canadian consulting environment.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, specifications, and deliverables.
• Lead field investigation and lab testing programs.
• Design shallow and deep foundations and perform slope stability analyses.
• Conduct settlement analyses and geotechnical modeling.
• Contribute to proposals and report writing; review junior work.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote health and safety rules at Englobe.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Client relations

Technical writing

Team mentoring

Education

Geotechnical/Civil/Geological Engineering degree

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

GeoStudio Slope/W

GeoStudio Seep/W

GeoStudio Sigma/W

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Your mission

You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe – Who We Are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. Our Calgary office is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the team.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, project management and delivery of geotechnical investigations and analyses for engineering studies ranging from simple to complex projects.
• Demonstrate experience working within a Canadian consulting environment and interacting effectively with clients.
• Prepare and/or review geotechnical reports, specifications and other deliverables related to a variety of projects, including energy, institutional, transportation, industrial, commercial, communications and residential developments.
• Strong technical writing skills with minimal to no oversight are required.
• Design project‑specific field investigation programs and laboratory testing programs to meet project and deliverable requirements.
• Conduct slope stability analyses and perform shallow and deep foundation designs.
• Conduct settlement analyses.
• Perform geotechnical assessments utilizing computer‑aided design and analysis software.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and report writing.
• Review proposals and reports prepared by junior engineers.
• Foster client relationships throughout the project lifecycle, including acting in a technical advisory capacity and participating in both internal and external project meetings.
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply and promote Englobe's health and safety rules.

What Makes You Unique

• University degree in Geotechnical, Civil and Geological Engineering; Masters degree is an asset.
• 10+ years of applicable Geotechnical engineering experience in geotechnical related work such as site investigations, design of deep and shallow foundations, slope stability and on‑site review of construction activities.
• Demonstrated ability to be well organized, show initiative and provide technical management to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Excellent communication and written skills as you will be fostering client relationships.
• Must understand the Canadian standards and be familiar with local and regional geology.
• Must have working knowledge in GeoStudio Slope/W, Seep/W and Sigma/W.
• Having a working knowledge in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is an asset.

What Makes Englobe Unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Real flexibility;
• Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
• Access to a free telehealth service;
• Flexible schedules and the ability to compress your work hours;
• A hybrid work arrangement;
• A full range of benefits (including cost‑sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);
• A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used in the screening or selection of applications for this role.