Senior Geotechnical Leader

Fuze HR Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work model

Professional growth & mentorship

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Leader to direct technical governance on major transportation and infrastructure projects across Ontario. The role involves leading complex geotechnical teams, reviewing critical deliverables, and driving best practices in foundations, slope stability, and groundwater management.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of geotechnical consulting experience, a Canadian P.Eng., and proven leadership in large-scale projects, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience.
• P.Eng. designation in Canada.
• Experience leading and delivering major transportation projects (MTO).
• MTO RAQS certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian geotechnical standards and QA systems.
• Proficiency with GeoStudio and PLAXIS and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and expert review for complex geotechnical projects.
• Act as a technical authority on large-scale transportation and civil engineering projects.
• Lead independent peer reviews, technical audits, and QA programs.
• Develop and improve technical standards and governance frameworks.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
• Support multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Technical governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (asset)

Tools

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Leader – Major Transportation Projects

Location: GTA

Salary: $150,000 to $195,000

Technical Director, Geotechnical

Lead Complex Transportation & Infrastructure Projects Across Ontario

An exceptional opportunity for a senior geotechnical leader to join a highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consulting organization. This role offers the chance to influence some of Canada's most challenging and high-profile transportation, transit, municipal, and civil infrastructure projects.

You will serve as a recognized technical authority, providing strategic direction, technical governance, and expert guidance on complex geotechnical engineering assignments. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will help shape major infrastructure developments while mentoring the next generation of technical leaders.

Join a collaborative, people-focused organization known for its strong technical reputation, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to innovation. The company fosters an inclusive and supportive culture where technical excellence, professional growth, knowledge sharing, and work-life balance are highly valued.

Employees enjoy the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects, collaborate with industry-leading experts, influence major infrastructure initiatives, and contribute to sustainable solutions that leave a lasting positive impact on communities across Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and expert review for complex geotechnical projects involving foundations, slope stability, earthworks, retaining structures, groundwater control, transportation corridors, and major infrastructure developments.
• Act as a technical authority on large-scale transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, and civil engineering projects.
• Lead independent peer reviews, technical audits, and quality assurance programs for critical engineering deliverables.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve technical standards, governance frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams throughout planning, design, construction, risk management, and dispute resolution phases.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and project-related risks on complex assignments.
• Provide strategic input to major pursuits, proposals, client presentations, and business development initiatives.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, technical committees, professional associations, and client engagements.
• Mentor senior engineers, project managers, technical specialists, and emerging leaders while cultivating a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
• Champion the implementation of advanced geotechnical methodologies, digital technologies, and emerging engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field is considered an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience.
• Extensive experience leading and delivering major MTO transportation projects, including highways, bridges, transit systems, and other linear infrastructure projects.
• MTO RAQS certification.
• Extensive expertise in:
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Slope Stability Analysis
  • Embarkment Design
  • Retaining Structures
  • Ground Improvement Techniques
  • Groundwater Management
• Proven experience delivering complex transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, and civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian geotechnical standards, transportation agency requirements, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with advanced geotechnical software, including GeoStudio, PLAXIS, and related analytical tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, coaching, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to influence technical and business decisions at a senior level.

What's Offered

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and technical mentorship.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile transportation, transit, municipal, and civil infrastructure projects across Canada.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Employee assistance and well-being programs.
• Retirement savings programs.
• A collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
• The opportunity to help shape critical infrastructure projects that deliver lasting benefits to communities across Canada.

This position is ideally suited for a highly accomplished geotechnical professional seeking to leverage deep technical expertise while influencing complex multidisciplinary projects. You will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of major transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, and civil engineering developments while helping drive technical excellence across the organization.

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 thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.