Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, EITs, geoscientists, and technologists, fostering technical development and career growth.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful and profitable project delivery.
• Provide expert technical advice and solutions for complex geotechnical challenges.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Represent Ecora at industry conferences, events, and client engagements.
• Review and professionally stamp engineering drawings, reports, and other deliverables.
• Implement quality assurance and control processes for all geotechnical deliverables.
• Lead and manage the design and execution of geotechnical engineering projects, including shallow/deep foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, excavations, shoring, and earthworks.
• Utilize advanced geotechnical software (e.g., GeoStudio suite—Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W; WALLAP; Plaxis) for analysis and design.
• Oversee and conduct geotechnical site investigations, including drilling, test pitting, directing field staff, and detailed logging of soil and rock conditions.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with municipal, provincial, and federal codes and standards (e.g., BC Building Code, MMCD).
• Perform advanced geotechnical analyses, numerical modeling, and simulations for complex ground and structural interactions.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports, proposals, technical specifications, and detailed design drawings.
• Support strategic planning and growth initiatives within the Geo Hydro Discipline.
• Oversee and interpret laboratory testing programs for soil and rock samples.
• Conduct construction reviews and provide field engineering support to ensure adherence to design intent, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination to integrate geotechnical designs with civil, structural, and environmental components.
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal preparation, fee estimates, and identification of new project opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of Canadian geotechnical codes, standards, and construction practices.
• High proficiency with geotechnical software and familiarity with diverse field investigation methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering (with geotechnical specialization), or related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Proven client-focused approach with strong relationship-building skills.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or immediately eligible for registration.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical knowledge in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation design, slope stability, seismic design, excavations, shoring, and earthworks.
• Business development experience, including proposal and fee estimate preparation.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites and meetings as required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver geotechnical projects from inception to completion.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, ideally in a consulting environment.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Performance bonus
• Personal days
• Group RRSP matching program
• Professional membership reimbursements
• A collaborative, supportive work culture with team events and initiatives.
• Access to mentorship programs, technical training, and professional development opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance