Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Global Projects & Innovation

GHD; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on geotechnical site characterization, design, and collaboration across various civil disciplines. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, and a strong background in numerical modeling tools. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $183,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong proficiency in numerical modeling tools.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng) in BC or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design geotechnical investigation programs.
• Conduct foundation and slope design.
• Support seismic engineering projects.
• Automate geotechnical tasks using scripts.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil and rock investigation

Geotechnical/geostructural design

Numerical modeling tools

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

FLAC 2D/3D

DIANA FEA

RS2

RS3

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on geotechnical site characterization, design, and collaboration across various civil disciplines. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, and a strong background in numerical modeling tools. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $183,000 based on experience.