Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Fuze HR Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex geotechnical design for major infrastructure and resource projects across Canada. You will oversee site investigations, analyses of slope stability and bearing capacity, and mentor junior engineers. The role blends technical leadership with field involvement and occasional travel.

A Canadian P.Eng. designation and 7+ years of geotechnical experience are preferred for this senior position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering; P.Eng. in Canada preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical components of projects (scope, budget, schedule)
• Plan, oversee, and interpret site investigations and laboratory testing
• Perform and review analyses (slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, liquefaction)
• Design foundations, retaining structures, slopes, and ground improvement solutions
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and recommendations
• Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Support construction through site visits, reviews, and technical guidance
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Participate in client interactions and proposal support

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project delivery

Site investigations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering (asset)

P.Eng. designation (Canada)

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Salary Range: $100,000 to $150,000

We are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a dynamic engineering environment working on large-scale infrastructure and resource-based projects.

About the Role

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects across Canada and internationally, supporting initiatives in mining, hydropower, and water infrastructure. This role offers a mix of technical design, field involvement, and leadership, with occasional travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead geotechnical components of projects (scope, budget, schedule)
• Plan, oversee, and interpret site investigations and laboratory testing
• Perform and review analyses (slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, liquefaction)
• Design foundations, retaining structures, slopes, and ground improvement solutions
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and recommendations
• Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Support construction through site visits, reviews, and technical guidance
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Participate in client interactions and proposal support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering (Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset)
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering
• Strong background in geotechnical design and project delivery
• Experience with:
  • Site investigations and reporting
  • Foundation design and analysis
  • Earthworks, dams, or embankments
  • Tailings or water management systems
  • Construction monitoring and project coordination
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.

We look forward to working with you.

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