Service Director, Foundation Engineer

Onterris, Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking a Service Director, Foundation Engineer in Ontario. This hybrid role requires 3 days weekly in Oakville or Guelph offices, with a compensation range of CAD 160,000–210,000 based on experience and location.

The role leads service lines, delivers projects, and directs safety, operations, and growth initiatives while mentoring engineers and shaping technical excellence across major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a P.Eng designation.
• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience post-graduation.
• Expertise in deep/shallow foundations and ground improvement.
• Proficient with major geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Safety Champion—model safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Lead operations, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Drive revenue growth and account strategies.
• Oversee project delivery and technical excellence.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Project management

Business development

People management

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

P.Eng designation

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GeoStudio

LPile

Settle3D

PLAXIS

Rocscience

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real‑world impact. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected and aim to protect the planet while advancing progress.

Service Director, Foundation Engineer

You will be reporting to the Service Line VP and will provide strategic and operational leadership. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days a week in either our Oakville, ON or Guelph, ON office. The compensation range for this role is $160,000 – $210,000, commensurate with experience, skills and geographic location.

Responsibilities

• Safety Champion – model a strong safety culture and partner with H&S to ensure compliance with company safety standards.
• Operations & People Leadership – deliver RBU performance targets (revenue, profitability, utilization, margins, DSO, pipeline and cost management), support business planning, budgeting, resource forecasting, and lead and develop Service Leads.
• Revenue & Growth – support and drive revenue growth initiatives across the RBU, partner with Revenue & Growth teams on account strategy, business development and key hires.
• Technical Excellence & Project Delivery – ensure effective assignment of Project Managers, Project Directors and technical experts, promote quality and adherence to project management standards, oversee project performance through reviews and lifecycle controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a P.Eng. designation (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience following graduation, including investigations, foundation engineering, earthworks and advanced geotechnical analysis and design.
• Demonstrated expertise in shallow and deep foundations, drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, retaining structures and ground improvement systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, settlement analysis, slope stability, earth retaining structures, seepage analysis and finite element modeling.
• Experience leading foundation engineering services for major infrastructure, transportation, industrial, commercial, institutional and land development projects.
• Proficiency with geotechnical engineering software such as GeoStudio, LPile, Settle3D, PLAXIS, Rocscience or equivalent platforms.
• Strong project management skills – scope development, budgeting, resource planning, contract administration, schedule management and financial performance monitoring.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical proposals, statements of qualifications, technical reports, specifications and construction documents.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring engineers, PMs and technical specialists and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Successful track record in business development, client relationship management and securing repeat and new work opportunities.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

Competitive compensation ($160,000 – $210,000) commensurate with experience, skills and geographic location. Hybrid working arrangements with 3 days a week in office, opportunities for professional development and growth within a purpose‑driven organization.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, learn more about accommodation.