Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GEMTEC Consulting Engineers & Scientists Limited; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching up to 5%

Paid time off: 4 weeks vacation + 2+1?

Office year-end closure

Hybrid work options

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

GEMTEC Consulting Engineers And Scientists Limited seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for its Fredericton, New Brunswick office. The role involves leading geotechnical design and field programs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing projects across Atlantic Canada.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, deliver high-quality reports, and promote safety in a dynamic environment with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Civil or Geological Engineering programs may be suitable).
• Master's or Doctorate degree is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work on a myriad of projects spanning roads, bridges, mining, tunnelling and dams.
• Coordinate and manage geotechnical programs, including field investigations, geotechnical analysis and design, and report preparation.
• Complete geotechnical design for foundations, retaining structures, embankments, roadways and tunnels.
• Perform project management functions including proposal preparation, budgeting, scheduling, and quality management.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure health and safety protocols are followed.
• Manage projects across Atlantic Provinces and coordinate with contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

Bachelor's in Geotechnical Engineering

Master's or Doctorate asset

Tools

Slope/W

Seep/W

Sigma/W

Settle3D

FLAC

PLAXIS

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer in our Fredericton, New Brunswick office. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams on unique and challenging projects across Atlantic Canada. This role offers continued professional development in the technical and management fields.

About Us

At GEMTEC, we offer something different. We're an employee-owned, 400-person multidisciplinary consulting firm—not too big, not too small. We're large enough to compete head-to-head with publicly traded engineering giants, but still small enough to maintain the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team. Our size and hands-on management style let us move quickly, embrace new opportunities, and empower our people to shape their own careers—without getting lost in corporate bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on a myriad of projects spanning roads, bridges, mining, tunnelling and dams, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other GEMTEC offices, particularly for larger and multi-disciplinary assignments.
• Coordinate and manage geotechnical programs, including field investigations, geotechnical analysis and design, and report preparation for highways, roads, bridges, buildings, marine and municipal infrastructure, land development, geotechnical instrumentation, mines and dams.
• Complete geotechnical design for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankment dams, roadway embankments, railways, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless construction, staged embankment construction, and ground improvement methods.
• Perform project management functions, including proposal preparation, budget estimation, scheduling, scope management, project summary report preparation, maintaining quality throughout the project, and implementing improvements.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment.
• Manage projects across Atlantic Provinces
• Manage contractors and subcontractors
• Other duties as required (communicate with clients, contractors and internal teams, implement quality control procedures, identify and manage risks).

The Good Stuff You Get

• Full time permanent salaried position
• Employee-owned company with future potential to become a shareholder
• Year-end profit-sharing bonus
• Health and dental benefits
• Matching RRSP program with employer contributions up to 5%
• Paid time off (vacation starting at 4 weeks per year and 2 weeks of sick time per year)
• Office year-end closure (paid time off between Christmas and New Years)
• Work/life balance including a 37.5 hour work week and flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.
• Growth and development opportunities as we work on a large variety of projects so you can build your skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Civil or Geological Engineering programs may also be suitable) from a recognized university. A Master's or Doctorate degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 12 years of post-graduate experience in civil, geological, mining engineering, with a focus on geotechnical engineering.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring the delivery of quality work on time and within budget.
• Have experience in geotechnical design for roads, bridges, dams, buildings, tunneling, etc.
• Be proficient in geotechnical software applications such as Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Settle3D, FLAC, PLAXIS or similar.
• Be a licensed Professional Engineer in Canada and be (or eligible to become) a Registered Professional Engineer with APEGNB.
• Be motivated to provide excellent client service and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Have experience with and the ability to make informed decisions regarding intrusive and non-intrusive field investigations, basic and advanced laboratory testing, and material characterization.
• Be experienced in field investigation techniques such as CPT, SPT, and their application in static and seismic design.
• Valid driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle for work related travel.

Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates proceeding to the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, even if this opportunity isn't for you, the next one might be!

Should you be selected for an interview and require accommodation of any kind, please kindly help us understand how we can help. Email [e-mail]

About GEMTEC Consulting Engineers And Scientists Limited

Whether you are building on it, or digging through it, GEMTEC knows the ground. Since 1986, GEMTEC has grown from a small New Brunswick geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and environmental engineering firm into a leading multidisciplinary company with offices and CCIL-certified laboratories in Ontario, Quebec, and across Atlantic Canada. Employee-owned with more than 275 engineers, scientists, technical personnel, and support staff, GEMTEC is founded on the solid technical expertise and experience of our highly educated and skilled specialists. For over 30 years, we have served our clients and the public interest with honesty and respect, while providing cost-effective and innovative solutions. GEMTEC is built on a solid foundation of experience, knowledge, and integrity. Build on GEMTEC.