Senior Geotechnical Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; North Bay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional growth and leadership opportunities

Collaboration on high-impact projects

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in North Bay, Ontario. The role requires leadership in geotechnical projects across mining and infrastructure sectors, demanding a Bachelor's degree in Geological/Civil Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for technical and professional growth while involving travel for project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience in mining or infrastructure projects.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or another Canadian province.
• Strong background in geotechnical design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical aspects of projects including scope, budget, and schedule management.
• Plan and oversee geotechnical site investigations and laboratory testing programmes.
• Review geological models and establish geotechnical design parameters.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Geotechnical investigations

Foundation assessments

Tailings management

Dam design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geological or Civil Engineering

Graduate degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Employment Type: Full‑Time

Our client is a well‑established engineering consultancy supporting complex projects across Canada and international markets. They are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team and contribute to projects in the mining, hydropower, and water infrastructure sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, provide leadership across geotechnical disciplines, and support clients throughout the full project lifecycle. The position may require domestic and international travel depending on project and client needs.

Position Overview

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in delivering geotechnical engineering services for resource and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for technical oversight, project execution, mentoring junior staff, and supporting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical aspects of projects, including scope, budget, and schedule management
• Plan, oversee, and interpret geotechnical site investigations and laboratory testing programs
• Review geological models and establish appropriate geotechnical design parameters
• Perform and review advanced geotechnical analyses, including:
  • Slope stability
  • Settlement and bearing capacity
  • Liquefaction assessments
• Design and evaluate foundations, slopes, retaining structures, excavations, and ground improvement solutions
• Prepare, review, and sign off on geotechnical reports, calculations, and engineering recommendations
• Identify geotechnical risks and propose mitigation and monitoring strategies
• Support construction activities through site visits, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and instrumentation assessment
• Provide technical leadership and peer review of geotechnical deliverables
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to proposal development and client relations

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological or Civil Engineering
  • A graduate degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering is considered an asset
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or another Canadian province or territory
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience, specifically in mining and/or infrastructure project development
• Strong background in geotechnical design and project management
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Geotechnical investigations and reporting
  • Geotechnical analyses and foundation assessments
  • Tailings and water management feasibility studies, design, and operational support
  • Dam and embankment design, analysis, and monitoring
  • Construction material evaluationcivil and earthworks construction monitoring
  • Preparation of design reports, drawings, and technical specifications

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact resource and infrastructure projects
• Technically driven and collaborative work environment
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Exposure to international and multidisciplinary projects

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.