Plan, coordinate and supervise geotechnical field investigations, including boreholes, SPT, CPT, test pits and instrumentation installation
Analyze field and laboratory data to develop soil and rock parameters for design
Prepare geotechnical reports and recommendations covering foundations, settlement, slope stability, retaining structures, excavation and dewatering, pavement design and earthworks
Provide construction-phase support, including review of submittals, site visits, subgrade and foundation inspections, and resolution of field conditions
Conduct engineering assessments for slope instability, including landslide susceptibility, risk assessment, soil characterization, factor of safety and slip surface analysis
Coordinate with drilling contractors and geotechnical laboratories, including scheduling, health and safety, and QA/QC of results
Act as the local technical point of contact for clients, project managers and contractors in southwestern Ontario
Support proposals, scoping and estimating for regional geotechnical work
Mentor junior engineers, EITs and field technicians
Collaborate with environmental, engineering and construction service lines to deliver integrated projects
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor or manager

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
5 to 10 years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally in a consulting environment
P.Eng. designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligibility to register with PEO promptly
Working knowledge of Ontario standards and regulatory environment, including OPSS/OPSD, MTO requirements, Ontario Building Code and O. Reg. 406/19
Experience with geotechnical software such as Slope/W, gINT, PLAXIS, Settle3, LPile and APile
Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD,



Google Earth and Microsoft products
Experience with field investigation techniques, including soil logging and supervision of auger, sonic and geotechnical drilling programs
Ability to produce clear, defensible technical reports and explain recommendations to clients, contractors and approval authorities
Solid organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Valid Class G Ontario driver's licence
Willingness to travel to project sites within southwestern Ontario

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering with a focus on field investigations, data analysis, and report preparation. Proficient in coordinating with contractors and providing construction-phase support while mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Geotechnical Engineering
P.Eng. Designation
Field Investigation Techniques
Geotechnical Software Experience
Ontario Standards Knowledge

Hard Skills
Soil Logging
Borehole Supervision
Slope Stability Analysis
Foundation Design
Excavation and Dewatering
Risk Assessment
Slip Surface Analysis
Technical Report Writing
Data Analysis
Instrumentation Installation

Soft Skills
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence
P.Eng. Designation in Good Standing

Industry Keywords
Geotechnical Field Investigations
Ontario Building Code
OPSS/OPSD
MTO Requirements
QA/QC Construction-Phase Support
Environmental Collaboration
Project Management
Client Interaction
Mentoring

Tools & Technologies
Slope/W
GINT
PLAXIS
Settle3
LPile
APile
ArcGIS
AutoCAD
Google Earth
Microsoft Products

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📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario