We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Bedford, Nova Scotia. If you have a passion for geotechnical engineering and a desire to contribute to impactful projects, we invite you to apply and be a part of our collaborative work environment. As a member of the NS geotechnical team, you will be connected and supported by the division as a whole, with three (3) more geotechnical and materials engineering offices located in Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton, NB. Our geotechnical division specializes in geotechnical and materials engineering consulting. This division of CBCL has grown to become a leading regional provider of these engineering services to the commercial, institutional, heavy industrial, transportation, municipal infrastructure, energy & utilities, and large residential sectors.

Developing, directing, and implementing geotechnical field programs;

Assisting with or carrying out various data analyses;

Providing geotechnical engineering support for subsurface investigations and geotechnical analysis and design;

Being responsible for product quality control with adherence to company standards;

Developing your technical skills and sharing these skills with other members of your team;

Assisting with various field activities, including drilling, test pitting, and inspections and testing services on construction projects;

University graduate with a Degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering (master’s degree preferred);

- 5+ years of relevant working experience in geotechnical engineering;
- A sound base in the application of geotechnical engineering to problem solving;
- Ability and willingness to travel.

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions





Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience

Maternity or Parental leave top-up

Health spending account

Community volunteering incentive

Employee Family Assistance Program

Public transit subsidy

Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance, including hybrid options when mutually agreeable;

Ability to work paid overtime or bank time-in-lieu for future use;

Exposure to a variety of projects;

Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;

Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;

Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Workplace sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email View email address on ca.workus.org.

📌 Geotechnical / Materials Testing Engineer (Bedford)
🏢 CBCL
📍 Bedford