Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Junior Geotechnical Engineer supporting mining, transportation, water, energy, and municipal infrastructure projects in Northern Canada, with a focus on permafrost engineering and cold-regions challenges.
Role type
Junior IC geotechnical engineer (permafrost/cold-regions)
Builds
Geotechnical reports, engineering assessments, design recommendations, and infrastructure solutions for mining and community clients
Domain
Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, permafrost engineering, northern infrastructure
Required skills
geotechnical field investigation, drilling and sampling, soil and rock logging, laboratory data interpretation, foundation and slope stability analysis, permafrost characterization, construction monitoring, proposal preparation
Preferred skills
GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, Seep/W, Settle3, LPile, northern Canada project experience, mining or transportation project experience, remote logistics knowledge
Responsibilities
Assist with planning and execution of geotechnical and permafrost field investigations; Support drilling, sampling, test pit programs, and installation of geotechnical instrumentation; Log soil, rock, and frozen ground samples and maintain detailed field records; Compile and interpret geotechnical laboratory and field data; Assist in preparing geotechnical reports, engineering assessments, and design recommendations; Support foundation, embankment, earthworks, pavement, and slope stability analyses; Participate in permafrost characterization studies and monitoring programs; Conduct site inspections and construction monitoring activities; Support proposal preparation, project planning, and technical documentation
Seniority
Junior, early-career IC