Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited.; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP program, up to 5% employer match

Profit sharing (year end)

Paid time off: 4 weeks vacation, 2s

Office year-end closure

37.5 hour work week

Job summary

GEMTEC is expanding in Ontario and seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Sudbury office. You will lead geotechnical portfolios, coordinate fieldwork, data analysis, reporting, and client liaison across interdisciplinary projects. This role offers growth in a collaborative team and exposure to diverse geotechnical challenges.

The position requires 12+ years of geotechnical experience, a P.Eng. in Ontario, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering (Geological Engineering program may be suitable) from a recognized university.
• 12+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (English), strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Significant experience in geotechnical analysis, reporting, evaluations, and inspections.
• Experience with geotechnical software applications such as Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Slide, Settle3D, FLAC, or similar.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Be motivated to provide excellent client service in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for key clients on portfolios of large, interdisciplinary projects.
• Execute on geotechnical aspects of a variety of projects including writing proposals, field work, data analysis, preparing geotechnical design recommendations and writing geotechnical reports.
• Actively collaborate with Branch Managers on business planning and market strategy.
• Perform project management functions, including proposal preparation, budget estimation, scheduling, scope management, project summary report preparation, maintaining quality, and implementing improvements.
• Collaborate with junior and intermediate staff to complete geotechnical analysis and reporting.
• Provide senior technical review on discipline-related elements of projects ensuring technical excellence aligns with client needs.
• Mentor, train and supervise junior and intermediate staff.
• Work with engineers and scientists across various disciplines to design and implement innovative and cost effective solutions.
• Client management and consultation as required to manage projects and develop a client base.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Geological Engineering background (preferred)

Tools

Slope/W

Seep/W

Sigma/W

Slide

Settle3D

FLAC

Job description

GEMTEC is on the move and looking for entrepreneurs just like us to fuel our expansion in Ontario.Our presence in Ontario isexpanding,and we are searching for various roles throughout the GTA, including a Senior GeotechnicalEngineer within our Geotechnical Division based in our Sudbury office(Other office locations may be considered for the right candidate).We have created a challenging and inviting workplace, where individuals are provided the opportunity to gain experience and advance their careers without limits. You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team of Engineers and Scientists focused on Geotechnical, Hydrogeological, Environmental, and Materials related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for key clients on portfolios of large, interdisciplinary projects.
• Execute on geotechnicalaspects of a variety of projects including writing proposals, field work,data analysis, preparing geotechnical design recommendationsandwritinggeotechnical reports;
• Actively collaborate with Branch Managers on business planning and market strategy.
• Perform project management functions, including proposal preparation, budget estimation, scheduling, scope management, project summary report preparation, maintaining quality throughout the project, and implementing improvements.
• Collaborate with junior and intermediate staff to complete geotechnical analysis and reporting.
• Provide senior technical review on discipline related elements of projects ensuring technical excellence aligns with client needs.
• Mentor, train and supervise junior and intermediate staff.
• Work with engineers and scientists across various disciplines to design and implement innovative and cost effective solutions;
• Client management and consultation asrequiredto manage projects and develop a clientbase;

Qualifications:

• Minimum of aBachelor degree inCivil Engineering(Geological Engineering programmay be suitable) from a recognized university.
• 12+yearsofgeotechnical engineering experience.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (English), strong organizational skills, andthe abilityto manage and prioritize several assignments at one timein order todeliver quality work on time and on budget. Preference will be given to candidates with Ministry of Transportation foundation engineering project experience.
• Significant experiencein geotechnical analysis,reporting, evaluations, andinspections.
• Experience with geotechnical software applications such as Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W,Slide,Settle3D, FLAC, or similar.
• Registered Professional Engineerin Ontario.
• Be motivated to provide excellent client service and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Why GEMTEC?

• Full time permanentsalaried position
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 per year
• Year end profit sharing bonus
• Health and dental benefits
• RRSP program, up to 5% employer match
• Paid time off (4 weeks of paid vacation and 2 weeks of paid sick days per year)
• Office year-end closure (paid time off between Christmas and New Years)
• Work/life balance including a 37.5 hour work week
• Future potential to become a shareholder
• Opportunities to be involved in a wide variety of technically challenging projects across multiple industries as our office grows

In alignment with Ontario’s Employment Standards Act and pay‑transparency requirements, GEMTEC includes the expected compensation range in publicly advertised job postings for roles based in Ontario. This range reflects what GEMTEC reasonably anticipates paying for this position. Final compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s education, experience, skills, internal pay equity, specific Ontario location, or other factors unrelated to Ontario‑protected grounds.

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, evenif this opportunityisn’tfor you, the next one might be!

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