Lascelles is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices in Ottawa and Hawkesbury. Serving eastern Ottawa and Prescott–Russell, our teams bring together expertise in geotechnical, civil, structural, and environmental engineering.

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. You will lead and support projects from planning through construction, develop practical solutions to challenging site conditions, and work closely with clients and colleagues across disciplines.

What you’ll do

- Manage geotechnical work from proposal through completion, including scope, budget, schedule, billing, and client communication.
- Coordinate field investigations and laboratory testing.
- Perform and review analyses involving slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, liquefaction, pavements, and shallow and deep foundations.
- Design foundations, retaining structures, slopes, and ground improvement solutions.
- Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, recommendations, proposals, and cost estimates.
- Identify geotechnical risks and recommend practical ways to address them.
- Provide construction support through site visits, reviews, and technical guidance.
- Mentor junior staff and collaborate with our civil, structural, and environmental teams.
- Build client relationships and support business development.

What you bring

- A university degree in geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least five years of geotechnical engineering experience.
- A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in Ontario.




- Experience with geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, settlement, slopes, retaining structures, pavements, and construction projects.
- Working knowledge of applicable Ontario standards, regulations, and guidelines.
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, proposals, cost estimates, and client correspondence.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant geotechnical engineering software.
- Strong organization, initiative, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and project teams.

Experience with Phase I or II environmental site assessments, Ontario Regulation 406/19 (Excess Soil), or hydrogeological assessments is an asset. At Lascelles, you’ll work on diverse projects with a team committed to high-quality technical work. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills, mentor others, and grow your career over the long term.

Pay: $85,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K1G 4A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- geotechnical engineering: 5 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in Ontario (required)

Location:
- Ottawa, ON K1G 4A2 (preferred)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 Lascelles Engineering and Associates
📍 Ottawa