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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Northern Canada Geotechnical team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories . The successful candidate will support a wide range of geotechnical and permafrost engineering projects for mining, transportation, water, energy, municipal, and community infrastructure clients throughout Northern Canada.
This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong interest in northern engineering and some experience with permafrost-related investigations and infrastructure. The role will involve a combination of fieldwork, engineering analyses, report preparation, and construction support, providing excellent opportunities for technical growth and professional development.
Assist with planning and execution of geotechnical and permafrost field investigations.
Support drilling, sampling, test pit programs, and installation of geotechnical instrumentation.
Log soil, rock, and frozen ground samples and maintain detailed field records.
Compile and interpret geotechnical laboratory and field data.
Assist in preparing geotechnical reports,



engineering assessments, and design recommendations.
Support foundation, embankment, earthworks, pavement, and slope stability analyses.
Participate in permafrost characterization studies and monitoring programs.
Conduct site inspections and construction monitoring activities.
Support proposal preparation, project planning, and technical documentation.
Adhere to corporate health, safety, and quality requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering.

- Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligible for registration with NAPEG.
- 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
- Some experience with permafrost investigations, cold-regions engineering, or northern infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel to remote project sites.
- Ability to work safely in challenging field environments and remote northern locations.

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering.
Familiarity with permafrost terrain assessment, frozen ground characterization, and thermal monitoring programs.
Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, Seep/W, Settle3, LPile, or equivalent.
Experience supporting mining, transportation, water, or community infrastructure projects.




Understanding of northern construction practices and remote logistics.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, workplace, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role.

📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Remote Work) (Yellowknife)
🏢 AECOM
📍 Yellowknife