Overview
BBA’s Civil/Structural/Geotechnical team is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer-In-Training to join our growing team in Vancouver, B.C. You’ll work with the team in Vancouver, B.C., along with our national and international teams on projects in the mining, industrial, renewable power and carbon capture industries. You’ll get to work with many experts on challenging projects which will help accelerate your career growth.

Type of Position
Regular

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the technical aspects of geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities, test laboratory materials and prepare technical reports

Review and supervise civil and geotechnical construction activities

Analyze geotechnical engineering, including slope stability, bearing capacity, seepage and deformation analysis

Apply rock mechanics principles, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment and reinforcement design

Plan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installation, and monitor and report results

Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and ensure the technical quality of deliverables

Support senior engineers in preparing geotechnical reports, technical memoranda and design recommendations

Collaborate with team members and clients and contribute to technical discussions

Participate in proposal efforts

Travel to project sites within Canada

Qualities and Values

Entrepreneurial spirit

Results-driven

Thirst to learn and excel

Willingness to work together while having fun

Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

B.Sc. or master’s degree in civil engineering, geological engineering or geotechnical engineering

Registered or eligible for registration as an engineer-in-training (EIT)

From 1 to 3 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience

Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics





Robust written and spoken communication skills, technical writing experience as well as presentation skills

Strong soft skills and ability to work well with a team

Ability and willingness to travel to project sites

Bilingual in English and French

Familiarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, and other geotechnical software

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

Annual base salary from $68,000 to $83,200 (for candidates in British Columbia)

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

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

A vibrant social club with something for everyone

Access to many experts and coaching

A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge

Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!

Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:

Going carbon neutral

Achieving 30% women on our teams

And much more!

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.

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📌 Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (Alberta)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Alberta