Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Exp Global Inc.

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 130,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EXP in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of geotechnical projects and grow our local market presence. You will work with the Geotechnical Division Manager to drive project success and build strong client relationships.

The role requires extensive geotechnical and project management experience, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and senior staff. A driver’s license is advantageous and the company emphasizes a collaborative, client-focused

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree is an asset.
Minimum 15 years of geotechnical experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
At least 5 years in a senior project management role within geotechnical investigation, design, and construction.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong client relationships to support ongoing and future projects.
Prepare proposals, including scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules.
Plan and execute assignments requiring broad geotechnical expertise and an understanding of related disciplines.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and third-party stakeholders to deliver project objectives.
Manage projects end-to-end, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
Direct field investigations, monitoring programs, and construction-phase services.
Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections when senior technical guidance is required.
Mentor, coach, and support the development of junior staff.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client relationship building

Budget & schedule management

Mentoring junior staff

Business development

Team leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering

Postgraduate degree is an asset

Tools

Geotechnical analysis tools

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Be our next Senior Geotechnical Engineer!

Your work environment at EXP

Join EXP as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Ottawa, where you’ll provide technical leadership, lead a diverse portfolio of geotechnical projects, and help grow our presence in the local market. Working closely with the Geotechnical Division Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving project success and building strong client relationships.

What a day at EXP could look like

Build and maintain strong client relationships to support ongoing and future projects
Prepare proposals, including scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules
Plan and execute assignments requiring broad geotechnical expertise and an understanding of related disciplines
Apply sound engineering judgment, adapting standard methods to meet unique project conditions
Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and third-party stakeholders to deliver project objectives
Manage projects end-to-end, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
Direct field investigations, monitoring programs, and construction-phase services
Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections when senior technical guidance is required
Review and interpret geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring data
Perform engineering analysis, including computer-based modelling
Prepare and review technical reports and deliverables
Collaborate with senior staff on complex or challenging technical issues
Work independently with minimal supervision based on project complexity
Mentor, coach, and support the development of junior and intermediate staff

What your experience looks like

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree is an asset
Minimum 15 years of relevant geotechnical experience, ideally in a consulting environment
At least 5 years’ experience in a senior project management role within geotechnical investigation, design, and construction
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated ability to develop scopes of work aligned with client requirements
Strong understanding of engineering principles, standards, and quality requirements
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and scope changes due to client needs or field conditions
Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely project reporting
Strong business development skills, including building and growing client relationships
Experience with complex geotechnical investigations and design work
Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineering staff

Key strengths

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities, including prioritization and multitasking
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Professionalism, diplomacy, and tact in client and team interactions
Solid understanding of construction practices and methodologies
Advanced experience with geotechnical analysis tools
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

The salary range for this role is between$130k - $160k. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com .

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

What makes us different

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .

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