Salary:
Are you an experiencedIntermediate Geotechnical Engineer looking to progress your career?We'relooking foranIntermediate Geotechnical Engineerto join our growing team. We are open to filling this position inourOttawa, Ontario
office.
At GEMTEC, we offer something different.Werean employee-owned, 400-person multidisciplinary consulting firmnot too big, not too small.Werelarge enough to compete head-to-head with publicly traded engineering giants, but still small enough tomaintainthe culture and flexibility of a close-knit team.
Our size and hands-on management style let us move quickly, embrace new opportunities, and empower our people to shape their own careerswithout getting lost in corporate bureaucracy.
Yourean ideal candidate if you have:
- A bachelors degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Civil) from a recognized university; aMastersor PhD is considered an asset.
- At least5+years of postgraduate geotechnical engineering experience, including design work for roads, bridges, dams, buildings, tunneling, and related infrastructure.
- Strongproficiencyin industrystandard geotechnical software such as Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Settle3D, FLAC, PLAXIS, or equivalent.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, paired with strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while delivering highquality work on time and within budget.
- Experience conducting and interpreting intrusive and nonintrusive field investigations, including CPT, SPT and laboratory testing programs.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada and eligibility for licensure with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Motivation to provide exceptional client service and enthusiasm for collaborating within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience with MTOfoundationsinvestigations and design (considered an asset).
A typical day on the job might look like:
- Coordinating and managing geotechnical programs, includingplanningand executing field investigations, completing geotechnical analyses and designs, and preparing reports for highways, roads, bridges, buildings, municipal infrastructure,andland development projects.
- Completing geotechnical analyses(i.e.,slope stability assessment,settlementof soft soils, lateral earth pressures, pile capacities,seismic response,etc.)
- Completing geotechnical design for shallow and deep foundations,retainingstructures, roadway embankments, railways, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless installations, staged embankmentconstructionand ground improvement techniques.
- Collaborating closely with other GEMTEC offices on larger or multidisciplinary assignments to deliver integrated project solutions.
- Performing project management tasks such as preparing proposals, estimating budgets, developing schedules, managing scope, preparing project summary reports, andmaintainingquality throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentoring junior staff,providingtechnical guidance, and supporting their professional growth.
- Promoting a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Adhering to all company policies.
The good stuff you get:
- Full-time (37.5 hoursper week)
- Complete health & dental coverage including vision, paramedical services, and Teladoc
- Retirement planning made easier with a 5% employer match on your contributions
- Paid time off (vacation and sick days) plus Employee & Family Assistance Program when you need it
- Office year-end closure (paid time off between Christmas and the New Year)
Your background and what you bring:
- A solid foundation of technicalexpertisedeveloped through at least5+years of geotechnical engineering experience, withdemonstratedcompetency in both field and office-based work.
- Proven ability to lead and execute intrusive and non-intrusive field investigations, interpret results,overseeadvanced laboratory testing and material characterization, and translate findings into practical engineering recommendations.
- Strong analytical and design skills supported by experience using geotechnical modeling and analysis software such asSlope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Settle3D, FLAC, and PLAXIS.
- Effective project management capabilities, including budget management, scheduling, proposal development, andmaintainingquality deliverables.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada and eligibility for PEO licensure.
- Excellent communication skills, enabling the preparation of clear, concise reports and successful collaboration with clients, colleagues, and project teams.
- A commitment to client service, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary consulting environment.
- Experience with MTO geotechnical requirements andfoundationsdesign (an asset).
- Valid drivers licenseand have access to a personal vehicle for work related travel.
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 CAD annually
In alignment with Ontarios Employment Standards Act and paytransparency requirements, GEMTEC includes the expected compensation range in publicly advertised job postings for roles based in Ontario. This range reflects what GEMTECreasonably anticipatespaying for this position. Final compensation will be based on the successful candidates education, experience, skills, internal pay equity, specific Ontario location, or other factors unrelated to Ontarioprotected grounds.
Interested individuals, click here to apply: https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/careers/286
Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidatesproceedingto the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, evenif this opportunityisntfor you, the next one might be!
Should you be selected for an interview and require accommodation of any kind,please kindlyhelp us understand how we can help.EmailHR@GEMTEC.ca
