About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build robust connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Northwest BC. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role within a growing team of earth and environment professionals in a small-office environment, backed by the support of our wider network of Geotechnical Professionals across British Columbia and Alberta.



In this role, you will help shape the future of our geotechnical services in the region, using your local experience and professional connections to build and grow our presence.

Live, Work and Play in Northwest BC

Northwest British Columbia is home to some of the most diverse and rugged terrain, stretching from the Pacific Ocean in Prince Rupert and Kitimat, to the Coast Mountains in Terrace and Smithers. Each of McElhanney’s four offices in Northwest BC offers a lifestyle tailored to the individual communities and unified around a central purpose. Whether it is ocean kayaking in Prince Rupert, mountain biking in Terrace, backcountry fishing in Kitimat or hiking in Smithers, each community is a special place to call home.

What You’ll Do

- Support the delivery geotechnical solutions for civil infrastructure projects, including linear infrastructure (roads, rail, and underground utilities), water & wastewater systems, slope stability, buildings and marine structural.
- Lead geotechnical field investigations and studies, complete with interpretation and documentation of results. This role is expected to involve a combination of field and office work, depending on the season and project type.
- Prepare small to medium (e.g. $10,000 - $100,000) fee estimates and proposals for geotechnical assignments.




- Contribute to business development (internal and external) and client management.
- Coordinate geotechnical projects and task schedules and budgets efficiently and effectively.
- Provide oversight, guidance, direction and mentoring of junior technical staff, at a level consistent with your experience.
- Grow technical expertise with the mindset of supporting the existing and future McElhanney business and Geotechnical team. For this role, this means mentoring junior staff on the successful planning and execution of projects.

What You’ll Bring

- University degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis.
- A minimum of 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in relevant geotechnical fields.
- Strong fundamental knowledge of geotechnical design principles for civil infrastructure projects.
- Candidates must be registered with Engineers and Geoscience BC (or eligible) and possess a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) registration,or be an EIT or GIT and able to register within one year.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong client and team relationships.
- Project management skills, including budgeting, financial oversight, and schedule management.
- Business development capabilities, including identifying and securing new work, building client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is 98,500 - $137,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications.

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