Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: North Bay, Ontario
Employment Type: Full‑Time

Our client is a well‑established engineering consultancy supporting complex projects across Canada and international markets . They are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team and contribute to projects in the mining, hydropower, and water infrastructure sectors .

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, provide leadership across geotechnical disciplines, and support clients throughout the full project lifecycle. The position may require domestic and international travel depending on project and client needs.

Position Overview
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer , you will play a key leadership role in delivering geotechnical engineering services for resource and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for technical oversight, project execution, mentoring junior staff, and supporting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Lead geotechnical aspects of projects, including scope, budget, and schedule management

Plan, oversee, and interpret geotechnical site investigations and laboratory testing programs

Review geological models and establish appropriate geotechnical design parameters

Perform and review advanced geotechnical analyses, including:

Slope stability

Settlement and bearing capacity

Liquefaction assessments

Design and evaluate foundations, slopes, retaining structures, excavations, and ground improvement solutions

Prepare, review, and sign off on geotechnical reports, calculations, and engineering recommendations

Identify geotechnical risks and propose mitigation and monitoring strategies





Support construction activities through site visits, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and instrumentation assessment

Provide technical leadership and peer review of geotechnical deliverables

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to proposal development and client relations

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geological or Civil Engineering

A graduate degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering is considered an asset

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or another Canadian province or territory

Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience , specifically in mining and/or infrastructure project development

Strong background in geotechnical design and project management

Demonstrated experience in:

Geotechnical investigations and reporting

Geotechnical analyses and foundation assessments

Tailings and water management feasibility studies, design, and operational support

Dam and embankment design, analysis, and monitoring

Construction material evaluationcivil and earthworks construction monitoring

Preparation of design reports, drawings, and technical specifications

What’s Offered

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity to work on high‑impact resource and infrastructure projects

Technically driven and collaborative work environment

Professional growth and leadership opportunities

Exposure to international and multidisciplinary projects

We are an equal prospect employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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📌 Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 TRS Staffing Solutions
📍 Ontario