Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

McElhanney; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Fort St. John. The role involves managing geotechnical projects, providing oversight and mentorship, and leveraging established contacts in the field. The company offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and a supportive, employee-owned culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Signing Bonuses / Relocation bonuses for qualified candidates

Extensive training and development programs

Flexible work hours

Great benefits including health and dental coverage

Continuous support for professional development

Opportunity for share ownership and performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-12 years of progressive experience in the relevant geotechnical field.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting and financial monitoring.
• Candidates must be eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical investigations and studies for various projects.
• Provide oversight and technical input to geotechnical projects and deliverables.
• Mentor junior technical staff consistent with experience.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis

Tools

AutoCAD

RocScience

GeoStudio software

Job description

Monday, March 3, 2025

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staffwith shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

Are you an Experienced Geotechnical Engineer seeking a leadership opportunity? If so, we invite you to join our growing team in the beautiful city of Fort St. John, BC that offers great recreation, a close-knit community, and affordable housing. McElhaney has a unique opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Fort St. John , BC. In this role, you will join a young and growing team of engineers in a small-office environment, and have the support of several Geotechnical Engineers across BC and AB. Not only is this an amazing opportunity for you to step into a key role that will help you take your career to the next level, you’ll also have the opportunity to leverage your established contacts and local experience to further build out our geotechnical service.

The successful candidate will be part of our Fort St. John Engineering Branch and is either already based in or willing to relocate to Fort St. John – relocation assistance is available. Fort St. John has a welcoming atmosphere, with a mix of outdoor adventure and community events. Fort St. John is known for its economic stability, and the cost of living is relatively affordable compared to larger cities. With its mix of natural beauty, economic opportunities, and tight-knit community, Fort St. John is an attractive place to call home. For highly qualified candidates with the right experience, remote work from anywhere in British Columbia may also be considered.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage geotechnical investigations and studies, complete with interpretation and documentation of results, on a wide variety of transportation, municipal, land development and resource related projects
• Geotechnical analysis of stability, stress, deformation, and foundation response utilizing a suite of software platforms
• Provide oversight, risk management and technical input to geotechnical projects and deliverables
• Coordinate field projects, including prequalification, safety clearances and procurement of sub-contractors and sub-consultants as required
• Prepare fee estimates and proposals for geotechnical assignments in the office.
• Take ownership of and drive business development (internal and external) and client management
• Participate in business development (internal and external) and client management to help grow the business
• Manage project schedules and budgets efficiently and effectively
• Oversight, guidance, direction and mentoring of junior technical staff, at a level consistent with your experience.
• Grow technical expertise with the mindset of supporting the existing and future McElhanney business and Geotechnical team

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis
• A minimum of 6-12 years progressive experience in relevant geotechnical field, with experience in:
  • Geotechnical engineering analysis, design, and consulting
  • Seismic engineering and modeling are an asset
  • Marine and land base piling analysis and design an asset
  • Slope hazard assessments and land development projects is an asset
  • Computer modeling programs (i.e., AutoCAD, RocScience, GeoStudio software)
• Candidates must possess or be eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in British Columbia. Additionally, registration as a P.Eng. in Alberta is considered an asset
• Strong technical, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills (Budgeting, project financials monitoring, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently and with a multidiscipline team in various locations and especially remote work environments

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $165,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Signing Bonuses / Relocation bonuses for appropriately qualified candidates.
• Extensive training and development programs to elevate your skills and career.
• Opportunities for leadership and advancement within the company.
• Fort St. John is a great city to live in with an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and a friendly community.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth
• Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownershipand a generous performance bonus plan

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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