Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Annual performance bonus

Well-being program

Job summary

GEI Consultants Canada is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Fredericton to lead site investigations, design, and analysis for infrastructure across New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.

You will supervise field programs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while delivering innovative geotechnical solutions and maintaining client-focused performance.

Qualifications

• You are a technically strong, relationship-driven professional who thrives on ownership and leadership.
• Experience in geotechnical investigation, design, and analysis is required.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication skills; client-focused and results-driven.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.
• Experience with consulting projects across infrastructure, energy, or mining is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute site investigations and field programs for soil and bedrock.
• Deliver innovative engineering solutions in foundation design (deep and shallow) and earthworks.
• Address slope stability, rock mechanics, and ground improvement challenges.
• Lead proposals, manage budgets, and monitor project performance.
• Mentor the next generation of engineers and collaborate across GEI regions.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical consulting experience

Investigation & design

Leadership

Client communication

Project delivery

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering

P.Eng. with APEGNB (or eligible)

Master’s or Ph.D. asset

Tools

RocScience

GeoStudio

Plaxis

Leapfrog

Job description

At GEI Consultants Canada, we don’t just study the earth - we help shape the communities built on it. We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Fredericton team and play a key role in delivering impactful projects across New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.

This is your opportunity to lead complex geotechnical challenges, influence critical infrastructure, and grow within a firm known for technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation. If you’re driven by solving real-world problems and want your expertise to make a visible difference, this role is for you.

At GEI, you’ll be part of a people-first, purpose-driven organization where your voice matters. We combine the agility of a growing firm with the resources of a well-established North American leader-giving you the best of both worlds.

• Collaborate with top-tier multidisciplinary teams
• Grow through leadership and mentorship opportunities
• Be part of a culture built on trust, respect, and innovation

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead from the front:

• Direct and execute site investigations and field programs for soil and bedrock
• Deliver innovative engineering solutions in:
• Foundation design (deep and shallow)
• Earthworks & slope stability (rock mechanics and soil mechanics)
• Shoring systems & ground improvement
• Experience with mining, energy, and/or infrastructure clients
• Experience using geotechnical software packages (e.g. RocScience, GeoStudio, Plaxis, Leapfrog)
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Lead proposals, manage budgets, and monitor project performance
• Collaborate across disciplines and regions within GEI
• Mentor the next generation of engineers

Minimum Qualifications

You are a technically strong and relationship-driven professional who thrives on ownership and leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering (Master’s or Ph.D is an asset)
• P.Eng. with APEGNB (or eligible)
• 8-15+ years of consulting experience in geotechnical or geological engineering
• Proven expertise in investigation, design, and analysis
• Strong communicator - clear, confident, and client-focused
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
• Skilled at balancing technical excellence, client relationships and project delivery
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is preferred.
• Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

This role includes fieldwork and requires:

• Ability to work outdoors in variable conditions
• Ability to travel locally and to remote locations up to 35% of the time
• Valid driver’s license
• Bilingualism is an asset (English, French and/or Spanish)
• Canadian work permit or citizenship
• Previous consulting experience is an asset

At GEI Consultants Canada, your work goes beyond reports and designs - you help build safer infrastructure, stronger communities, and a more resilient future.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join GEI and leave your mark where it matters most.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $55.00 - $60.00/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.