Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

slihrms; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Time-off policy

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Specialist to provide technical leadership across major projects in rail, highways, energy, and urban development. You will lead geotechnical design, oversee investigations, and mentor staff within a world-class team.

The role emphasizes advanced numerical modelling, client engagement, and applying Canadian/Ontario design standards to complex design-build and P3 opportunities. A strong track record in consulting is essential.

Qualifications

• P.Eng (Ontario) with 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience (20+ an asset) delivering complex projects.
• Graduate degree (M.Sc. or higher) in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Proven geotechnical design expertise across deep/shallow foundations, retaining walls, slopes/embankments, tunnels/excavations, and ground improvement.
• Advanced proficiency with geotechnical numerical modelling (soil and rock mechanics, soil-structure interaction) and use of modern analysis software.
• Strong project management capability (planning, resourcing, budgeting, risk management) and effective client liaison in a fast-moving consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated application of design standards and guidelines in investigation and design; OPG/MTO/highway and rail experience is a strong asset.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior staff; committed to knowledge sharing, technical coaching, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for transportation and energy projects (e.g., foundations, retaining structures, excavations, slopes, tunnels), ensuring rigorous analysis, quality, and constructability.
• Direct and perform advanced numerical modelling (soil/rock and soil-structure interaction) to optimize and de-risk designs on complex assignments.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects-scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change-while coordinating inputs across investigation, design, and delivery.
• Plan and oversee geotechnical site investigations and data interpretation; translate findings into pragmatic design parameters and recommendations.
• Serve as a technical reference and QA reviewer, ensuring high standards across deliverables and technical documentation.
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical growth and supporting career development within the geotechnical team.
• Lead client engagement, present technical solutions, and support/lead proposals for major and alternative delivery projects (e.g., design-build, P3); apply relevant Canadian/Ontario design standards and guidelines in geotechnical contexts.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Mentoring

Client liaison

Numerical modelling

Education

P.Eng (Ontario)

MSc Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Overview

Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.

We are currently seeking aa dynamic, and growth focused Senior Geotechnical Specialist to join the Geotechnical Practice , providing technical and operational leadership, having superior technical and mentorship skills and a proven ability to deliver major assignments. Our current workload includes a portfolio of diverse projects across a wide spectrum of sectors, principally rail infrastructure, highways, along with Energy, Water & Environment, Urban development. You will be expected to help deliver technical leadership and growth to a world class and fully integrated team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in geotechnical engineering from planning and design, with a strong focus on major and alternative project delivery.

Your role

Lead geotechnical design for transportation and energy projects (e.g., foundations, retaining structures, excavations, slopes, tunnels), ensuring rigorous analysis, quality, and constructability.

Direct and perform advanced numerical modelling (soil/rock and soil-structure interaction) to optimize and de-risk designs on complex assignments.

Manage multi-disciplinary projects-scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change-while coordinating inputs across investigation, design, and delivery.

Plan and oversee geotechnical site investigations and data interpretation; translate findings into pragmatic design parameters and recommendations.

Serve as a technical reference and QA reviewer, ensuring high standards across deliverables and technical documentation.

Mentor and train junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical growth and supporting career development within the geotechnical team.

Lead client engagement, present technical solutions, and support/lead proposals for major and alternative delivery projects (e.g., design-build, P3); apply relevant Canadian/Ontario design standards and guidelines in geotechnical contexts.

About you

P.Eng. (Ontario) with 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience (20+ an asset) and a strong track record delivering complex projects in consulting.

Graduate degree (M.Sc. or higher) in Geotechnical Engineering (civil engineering with a geotechnical focus).

Proven geotechnical design expertise across deep/shallow foundations, retaining walls, slopes/embankments, tunnels/excavations, and ground improvement.

Advanced proficiency with geotechnical numerical modelling (soil and rock mechanics, soil-structure interaction) and use of modern analysis software.

Strong project management capability (planning, resourcing, budgeting, risk management) and effective client liaison in a fast-moving consultancy environment.

Demonstrated application of design standards and guidelines in investigation and design; OPG/MTO/highway and rail experience is a strong asset.

Passion for mentoring and developing junior staff; committed to knowledge sharing, technical coaching, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliantrangeof flexiblebenefitsyoucantailortoyourhealth, wellbeing, financial and lifestyleneeds.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Andtakeadvantageofour hybrid working culture and generous time-offpoliciesto balance a fulfilling career with sua personal life.
• Berewarded. Findoutmore.

About AtkinsRéalis

We'reAtkinsRéalis,aworld‑classengineering servicesandnuclearorganisation.Weconnectpeople,dataandtechnologytotransformtheworld’sinfrastructureandenergysystems.Together,withourindustrypartnersandclients,andourglobalteamofconsultants,designers,engineersandproject managers,wecanchangetheworld.We'recommitted toleadingourclientsacrossourvariousendmarkets toengineerabetterfutureforourplanetanditspeople.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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