Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Field & Office, Victoria

GeoWorld; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Paid holidays and generous PTO

RRSP program

Ownership opportunity

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

GEI in Victoria, BC is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 5–8 years of consulting experience to join our expanding team. The role blends field investigations with design and reporting, supporting civil infrastructure, land development, and environmental projects.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and regulatory bodies, manage budgets and deliverables, and contribute to business development within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years geotechnical engineering experience, preferably in a consulting environment in Canada.
• Registered or eligible for P.Eng. with EGBC.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience supporting field programs and preparing geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate geotechnical field investigations.
• Analyze field and laboratory data to support design recommendations.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist with proposals, budgets, and project scoping.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support senior engineers with technical tasks.
• Oversee work by junior engineers and staff.
• Visit project sites for inspections, testing, or meetings.
• Participate in internal meetings and continuous improvement.
• Manage project budgets and deliverables.
• Business development to expand client base.

Skills

Geotechnical field investigations

Data analysis

Technical writing

Client interaction

Team mentorship

Budgeting and project scope

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering

Master’s degree (asset)

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) EGBC eligibility

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

GEI in Victoria, BC is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 5–8 years of consulting experience to join our expanding team. The role blends field investigations with design and reporting, supporting civil infrastructure, land development, and environmental projects.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and regulatory bodies, manage budgets and deliverables, and contribute to business development within a multidisciplinary environment.