Senior Geotechnical Engineer

EXP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Ottawa, ON to lead diverse geotechnical projects, mentor staff and grow the local market. You’ll work with the Geotechnical Division Manager to drive project success, client relationships, and delivering high‑quality reports.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in geotechnical consulting, a P.Eng. in Ontario, and strong leadership and budgeting skills. A postgraduate degree is an asset, and Ontario licensing is required for this role.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. designation in Ontario (required).
• 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.

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.
• 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

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Project management

Client relationship development

Mentoring junior staff

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical analysis tools

Job description

Ottawa, ON

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

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Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Ottawa, ON

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.

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

• P.Eng. designation in Ontario (required)
• 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: [e-mail].

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.

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