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Assistant Lead Foundations Engineer

Hamilton, ON, caFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Technical leadership and design oversight for geotechnical foundations on major rail transit, airport, bridge, and infrastructure projects.

Role type

Senior IC geotechnical foundations engineer (technical lead)

Builds

Geotechnical investigation plans, design analysis, and professional reports for rail and major infrastructure

Domain

Civil engineering / Geotechnical engineering / Rail transit

Required skills

Geotechnical design, project management, site review, regulatory compliance (CFEM, CHBDC, OPSS, OBC), multi-disciplinary team leadership, construction inspection, technical reporting, stakeholder liaison, mentoring

Preferred skills

Graduate degree (Master's/PhD) in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering, experience in GTHA municipalities, proficiency in Plaxis/GeoStudio, proposal development, conference presentation

Technologies

Plaxis, GeoStudio

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers, conduct design analysis and field investigation planning, manage project scope/schedule/quality/safety/cost, liaise with clients/government/contractors, perform site reviews, provide mentoring and training

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities