Your future role on our team

This opportunity is for a self-motivated, team-oriented Geotechnical Engineer with outstanding design and project management experience across the mining, oil sands, hydroelectric and heavy civil infrastructure sectors. You’ll manage the full scope of engineering assignments and help grow BBA's geotechnical and engineering services across the Canadian Prairies.

Type of position

Regular

Alberta's energy, mining and heavy-civil markets are moving fast: oil sands operators are modernizing tailings and dam infrastructure, mining clients are expanding critical-mineral projects and the province's decarbonization push is creating new geotechnical challenges every week. BBA's Calgary and Edmonton teams are growing to meet this demand, and we're looking for a self-motivated Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer who wants to be at the centre of it.

With us, you’ll get the chance to...

Provide early-stage technical review and risk management for tailings, dam and mine-infrastructure projects

Lead geotechnical engineering evaluations and assessments

Prepare and manage site investigation plans

Manage geotechnical projects, from proposal through to delivery

Perform terrain hazard assessments

Perform dam and tailings facility design

Perform seepage and slope stability analyses for rock and soil

Perform underground design and provide construction supervision

Design and oversee geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring programs

Provide expertise in geotechnical and subsurface infrastructure solutions

Lead the production of geotechnical reports, specifications and drawings

Manage clients, contractors and subcontractors

Prepare and review geotechnical reports

Mentor and coach junior team members





Use your technical expertise to support business development opportunities

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Entrepreneurial spirit

Results-driven

Thirst to learn and excel

Inspirational leadership

Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Interest in solving the most complex challenges A self-starter who is innovative and thrives in a team environment

Passion for mentoring members of the team

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

At least 10 years of experience in geotechnical projects

Strong background in soil mechanics, rock mechanics and rock engineering

Qualified Engineer status, registered with the APEGA, with the ability to register in other Canadian provinces or territories

Proficiency with RS2, RS3, SLIDE, SETTLE3, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W and other geotechnical software

Strong client, contractor and subcontractor management experience

Proven track record delivering technical solutions that support business development

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Ability and willingness to travel to project sites across Alberta and the rest of Canada

Asset: post-graduate degree in geotechnical engineering An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

Annual premium program for regular employees

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements





Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)

Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management

Participation in innovation projects A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge

Custom training and development plans

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.

📌 Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer (Edmonton)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Edmonton