Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer

Arcadis; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer to lead field geotechnical activities on large heavy civil and marine projects. You will supervise investigations, site works, and coordination with design teams through construction, ensuring adherence to CFEM 2023, CSA standards, and project specifications.

You will mentor junior staff, support EOR coordination, and contribute to delivering high-quality engineering reports while effectively communicating with clients and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of field geotechnical engineering on large infrastructure projects (transportation, ports, marine).
• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/civil/marine engineering; postgraduate preferred.
• P.Eng. in BC or eligible for immediate registration.
• Knowledge of CFEM 2023 and CSA S6-19/25.
• Experience with marine and heavy civil works, deep excavations, quay walls, retaining structures.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical writing and engineering report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee geotechnical site works (investigations, surveys, explorations).
• Provide field reviews, support construction phases, and review method statements.
• Mentor junior engineers and strengthen geotechnical practice in Western Canada.
• Ensure temporary and permanent works meet design intent, codes, and EOR requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical field experience

Communication skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Seismic geotechnics

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/civil/marine engineering

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Tools

CFEM 2023

CSA S6-19/25

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

As part of our continued growth in Western Canada, Arcadis is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer to join our expanding team in Vancouver. This role is suited for a technically strong and motivated professional with experience delivering large and complex infrastructure projects in marine, ports, roads, rail and transit sectors.

Arcadis is looking for Senior Geotechnical Field Engineers to support the Senior Resident Engineer during Engineering Services During Construction on a variety of heavy civil, transportation, ports, coastal and marine projects, transitioning them from design completion through to construction activates and project completion certification. You will support design development and construction phases while drawing on Arcadis global network of technical specialists. You will work closely with both private and public sector clients, mentor and guide junior colleagues, and contribute to strengthening our geotechnical practice in Western Canada.

Your primary focus will be to ensure high technical will provide geotechnical engineering support throughout construction, ensuring that the temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the approved design intent, contract requirements, applicable codes, and the requirements of the Engineers of Record (EORs).

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing geotechnical site works such as geotechnical investigations, site surveys and exploration programs. This includes developing the contractor's scope of work, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring technical execution meets project requirements.

You shall be familiar with the interpretation and characterization of ground conditions based on geotechnical and geophysical data, understanding the translation process of these findings into practical design parameters and recommendations. In addition, you will perform and review detailed constructability and methodology for different structures such as shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, excavations, slopes, ground improvement, etc.

During the construction phase, you will provide technical services such as undertaking field reviews reviewing contractor submissions, offering field support, and assessing any changed conditions and unforeseen ground conditions that may arise, review construction method statements, shop drawings, risk assessment, etc. As needed, you will manage multidisciplinary project scopes, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and risks, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of construction activities.

As a senior engineer within the team, you will mentor and guide junior and intermediate engineers, supporting their technical development and maintaining a high standard of practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant field geotechnical engineering experience on transportation, heavy civil, ports, marine or large infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering or civil engineering or marine/structural engineering or a closely related discipline is preferred. postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia or eligible for immediate registration
• Working Knowledge of the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual (CFEM 2023) and the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code CSA S6-19 and CSA S6-25 and applicable Canadian standards.
• Proven field experience in marine and heavy civil works, deep excavations, quay walls such as combi-walls, sheet pile walls, concrete walls, shore protection, piling work, retaining structures, ground improvement techniques earthworks and marine geotechnics.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, GIRs, GDRs and interpretation of field and laboratory data.
• Experience with liquefaction assessment, seismic geotechnics and soil-structure interaction.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi disciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical writing skills with proven experience preparing high quality engineering reports, memoranda, and design documentation.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.