Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Pinchin in Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Mississauga. This challenging role involves leading and mentoring junior engineers, managing projects, and developing client relationships. The company values work-life balance and offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities and a flexible work environment. If you are passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to contribute to a growing practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Extended group benefits

Profit share bonuses

RRSP Matching Program

Flexible workplace

Professional development programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Corporate Discount Program

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in geotechnical engineering with project management experience.
• Licensed or ability to be licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and training junior staff while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Managing projects from proposal to completion, including budgeting and client relations.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering

Job description

Pinchin’s Geotechnical Practice in the Greater Toronto area is quickly growing. We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in our Mississauga location.

Pinchin offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a company culture that values an equitable work/life balance. We also contribute to RRSP’s, paid professional development, group employee benefits, paid community involvement, as well as several other benefits.

The Geotechnical Engineering Group at Pinchin is an emerging practice and has been added to our service offerings to provide our current and potential clientele with the highest quality of diversified geoscience engineering to meet today’s demanding market. As a result, career advancement is based on your success at the company but is unlimited.

The ideal candidate for this dynamic and challenging role should be capable of the following:

Leadership:

• Mentoring, training and supervising of junior and intermediate staff
• Ensuring assigned employees are trained in and maintain company procedures, health & safety protocols, and programs.
• Continue the ongoing development of our geotechnical team through supporting and encouraging technical upgrading and providing direction and mentorship on complex issues and field investigations.

Project Management:

• Scheduling assessments and meetings with clients/contractors
• Assigning work to field staff as appropriate depending on workloads and in conjunction with the Operations Manager
• Preparing contract documents, proposals, and reports
• Providing clients with advice on appropriate regulations and guidelines

Technical Engineering Duties:

• Manage and/or review projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including allocation of budgets, personnel and resources, billing and client relationships.
• Maintain technical proficiency, including participation in professional practice groups and organizations.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of training programs
• Manage financial aspects of projects, including personnel and subcontractors.
• Building strong relationships with management of the geotechnical and other Pinchin service lines, including finding opportunities for partnership between the services
• Help administrative staff with accounts receivables as required.
• Review of cost estimates/proposals for potential clients

Business Development/Client Management

• Perform direct marketing and developing work for new and existing clients
• Lead and actively pursue new business and project opportunities by maintaining and developing new client relationships.
• Participate in Pinchin marketing initiatives
• Meet with clients to determine project requirements.

What you bring to the Pinchin team:

• University degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Senior level experience in geotechnical engineering with project management experience.
• Licensed with or the ability to be licensed with the Professional Engineers Ontario as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• Able to work closely with our project teams across the company where geotechnical support may be of assistance, such as Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation and Building Sciences.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, showcasing the ability to communicate effectively, as well as proactively respond to clients on time sensitive items.
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, clients and managers.
• Proven technical writing skills in the preparation of geotechnical engineering reports and letters for clients.

What Pinchin offers you

• A challenging, rewarding leadership position with the opportunity to mentor junior technical professionals
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and Extended group benefits (we pay the premium) with no waiting period
• Membership in our internal Communities of Practice, a national support network for technical problem solving and collaboration led by our top technical experts
• Casual dress code
• Profit share bonuses and an RRSP Matching Program
• Flexible workplace to support work life balance
• Various professional development and employee recognition programs
• Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Discount Program

If you are interested in working with Pinchin, but your experience does not match all the qualifications of the posting, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right person for this or another role.

Please note that our recruitment process may involve online testing, depending on the position. As an employee of Pinchin, you will be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and, periodically, drug and alcohol testing in order to gain access to certain job sites. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin; however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

** No agency phone calls please**

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build on your technical and project management skills, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your career growth. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on integrity, respect, social responsibility and a passion for learning.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada and the US. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.