Clifton is currently searching for Junior Geotechnical Engineers to join our Earth Sciences practice team in our Calgary, Alberta location. In this role, you will work with a dynamic group of professionals across a broad range of disciplines and play a key role in the delivery of professional engineering services for a variety of exciting geotechnical projects throughout the province.

Key Responsibilities

- Participating in a wide variety of geotechnical projects, including field investigations, laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis, reporting, and construction inspection.
- Coordinating and performing geotechnical field inspections of construction works and foundation installations (e.g., subgrade and bearing surface reviews, pile installation monitoring, and excavation and shoring reviews), including compaction and materials testing, and preparing daily field reports.
- Managing subcontractors in the field, including drilling, excavation, CPT, and private utility locating contractors, by confirming scope, directing daily work, tracking quantities, reviewing field tickets, and verifying work is completed safely and to specification.
- Installing and monitoring geotechnical instrumentation, such as standpipe and vibrating wire piezometers and slope inclinometers, and collecting groundwater and monitoring data.
- Working in a mix of field and office settings, with fieldwork ranging from short site visits to occasional one- or two-week shifts on-site, as required.
- Under the direction of senior engineers, analyzing field data and assisting in preparing engineering reports and recommendations for the assessment and design of shallow and deep foundations, dams, excavations, retaining structures, and earth structures.




- Managing assigned tasks to schedule, budget, and technical requirements, and supporting project managers with proposals, invoicing, and client updates.
- Maintaining positive client, sub-consultant, and co-worker relationships.
- Acting as a safety leader and champion for Clifton’s health and safety program, including completing field-level hazard assessments and following Alberta OHS requirements on site.
- Ensuring adherence to Clifton’s Quality Management System (QMS) in project delivery, including contracts management.
- Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Geological Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant Canadian geotechnical experience working in the consulting industry.
- Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (PEng) or Engineer in Training (EIT) with APEGA.
- Experience using geological modelling and geotechnical software (i.e. Slope/W, Rocscience, gINT, pile capacity software, etc.) an asset.
- Strong organizational skills, including effective management of multiple and conflicting priorities with the ability to meet deadlines, in the context of work/life balance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, time, and team management skills.




- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Ability to travel to various locations (including remote locations) to complete field work, as required.
- Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather and remote locations.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license, provide a driver’s abstract before the start of employment, and be eligible for coverage under Clifton’s vehicle insurance as a condition of employment. The driver’s abstract will be reviewed in the context of overall driving history and job requirements.
- Must be comfortable operating mid- to full-size trucks in urban, rural, and construction environments.
- Continued attention to safety and safe work environments, with a solid workplace safety orientation.
- Other duties, as required.

The Clifton Difference

We believe that our employees are the cornerstone of our success and the heartbeat of our operations. United by our core values,we’re not just offering a job; we’re offering an opportunity to be part of a diverse and technically excellent team that values professional growth and personal well-being. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

- Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work with a fair compensation package that is competitive within the industry.
- Inclusive Benefits: We provide a robust selection of benefits, covering health, dental, life, disability, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to protect you and your family’s well-being and provide support when you need it most.
- Future-Focused Savings: Benefit from our defined pension plan with a 5% employer match and take advantage of o

📌 Junior Geotechnical Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Clifton
📍 Calgary