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Geotechnical Engineer

Halifax, NS, ca💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deliver practical, constructible, and cost-effective geotechnical solutions across project phases including planning, field investigations, analysis, design, reporting, and construction.

Role type

Senior IC Geotechnical Engineer

Builds

Geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and design deliverables for transportation, water resources, marine, civil infrastructure, energy, and buildings sectors.

Domain

Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

Geotechnical analysis and design, shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankments, marine works, railways, highways, airports, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless methods, ground improvement, subcontractor coordination, fieldwork execution oversight, MS Office (Excel, Teams, Word), English communication

Preferred skills

Rock mechanics, geotechnical software (PLAXIS, RS2/RS3, Slide, GeoStudio, Settle3D, All Piles, gINT, EQuIS), construction-phase oversight, QA/QC, contract administration, geo-environmental and soil remediation, AutoCAD, French communication

Technologies

PLAXIS, RS2/RS3, Slide, GeoStudio, Settle3D, All Piles, gINT, EQuIS, AutoCAD, MS Office

Responsibilities

Plan and manage geotechnical investigations; perform geotechnical analysis and design; prepare and review/seal geotechnical reports and deliverables; support business development by preparing proposals and scopes; maintain quality and consistency of deliverables; build relationships with clients and partners; travel within Canada when required

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential

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