Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Specialist in Vaughan, Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, overseeing major designs and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include leading transportation and energy project designs, managing project scopes, and performing advanced numerical modelling. Competitive compensation and flexible benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• P.Eng. (Ontario) with 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong track record delivering complex projects in consulting.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for transportation and energy projects.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects and risk.
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical design expertise

Advanced proficiency with numerical modelling

Project management capability

Mentoring and training ability

Education

Graduate degree (M.Sc. or higher) in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Modern analysis software

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are currently seeking a 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.

Reward & 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 brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Statement

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