Senior/ Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Vaughan, Ottawa, Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Vaughan, Ontario. The role involves providing technical leadership on various infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the transportation sector and a strong academic background in civil engineering or geology. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Proven experience in highways, rail, and municipal infrastructure.
• Professional Engineering Licence (P.Eng) in Ontario required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership in geotechnical projects.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams and manage complex programs.
• Mentor junior staff and support project proposals.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Civil Engineering

Geology

MSc or equivalent

Tools

Geotechnical Numerical Software

Job description

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Senior/ Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Apply locations CA.ON.Vaughan.401 Hanlan Road CA.ON.Ottawa.1145 Hunt Club Road CA.ON.Toronto.195 The West Mall time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-128240

Job Description

Senior/ Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be.

Our geotechnical engineers work closely with other AtkinsRéalis professional’s multiple sectors such as transportation, rail & transit, energy, cities and developments as well as industrial. You will participate on multi-disciplinary teams and projects and will be expected to collaborate on multidisciplinary projects of all scales.

We are currently seeking a Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join the Geotechnical Practice in Ontario, providing technical and operational leadership, having superior client relations skills and a proven ability to deliver major assignments.

This role will be based in Vaughan Ontario. However, we would consider applicants in Ottawa or the Greater Toronto area (GTA) as well.

The ideal candidate:

• The successful applicant will be a Senior Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer with a proven technical and project management track record and a particular focus on the Transportation sector in Ontario. The role will include the execution of complex and major programs, supporting complex proposals, mentoring of junior staff, as well as act as technical reference, and therefore good communication skills are essential.
• The candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and have a minimum of 15 years’ pertinent experience.
• Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.
• Candidates should have:
  • Extensive experience in highways, rail, municipal roads and bridges.
  • Proven experience with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario is considered is strong asset.
  • A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent).
  • Professional Engineering Licence (P.Eng) in Ontario.
  • Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
  • Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
  • Proven geotechnical design experience.
  • Application of Design Standards and Guidelines in a design and ground investigation environment.
  • Proven geohazards and geotechnical investigation experience.
  • Experienced in general geotechnical numerical software.
  • Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
  • Excellent report writing skills with the ability to peer-review and produce quality deliverables.
  • A willingness to travel on short assignments both within Ontario and nationwide.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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