Senior Geotechnical EOR Leader for Infrastructure

Mott MacDonald; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 152,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Toronto is seeking an accomplished Principal Geotechnical Engineer to strengthen our Canadian Geotechnical Group. You will provide technical leadership for major transportation and heavy civil projects and guide geotechnical engineers within multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience as an Engineer of Record, a PE in Ontario, and deep knowledge of local ground conditions, foundations, and applicable codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering or related field; a master's degree is considered an asset.
• 15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering with a strong focus on transportation, infrastructure, heavy civil, and energy projects.
• Registration as a professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Extensive experience with local ground conditions in Toronto and knowledge of local ground engineering solutions.
• Registration or qualifications required to obtain RAQS for medium-complexity geotechnical engineering and/or tunnelling is preferred.
• Experience in deep foundations, multiple piling methods, and shallow foundations for buildings and bridges.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, CSA standards, NBC, and the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with internal teams and clients to support growth of the geotechnical team.
• Perform and oversee analyses, calculations, and designs for shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, retaining structures, and slope stability.
• Develop requirements and oversee ground exploration programs to characterize ground conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to advance project outcomes.
• Prepare clear technical memoranda, reports, and specifications communicating complex engineering work.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of geotechnical engineers and provide technical support.
• Lead pursuit, planning, design, and construction delivery of geotechnical projects.
• Oversee project planning to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Provide project management and mentoring to maintain high quality and accountability.
• Lead proposals and geotechnical submissions for infrastructure opportunities.
• Lead design teams and manage resources to meet schedules and budgets.
• Engage with the Ontario geotechnical community, especially GTHA.
• Champion quality, safety, and continuous learning within the team.

Job description

Mott MacDonald in Toronto is seeking an accomplished Principal Geotechnical Engineer to strengthen our Canadian Geotechnical Group. You will provide technical leadership for major transportation and heavy civil projects and guide geotechnical engineers within multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience as an Engineer of Record, a PE in Ontario, and deep knowledge of local ground conditions, foundations, and applicable codes.