Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Burnaby, BC
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 + benefits
 
Our client, a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their established team in Burnaby. This is a key hire for a growing geotechnical practice delivering complex and high-profile infrastructure projects across British Columbia and throughout Canada.
 
The team provides end-to-end geotechnical services, supporting projects from initial site investigations and laboratory testing through to advanced analysis, design, and construction-phase services. Their project portfolio spans transportation, commercial/industrial developments, water and wastewater, transmission, and oil & gas sectors.
 
This position offers the opportunity to take on a senior technical and leadership role within a collaborative environment, while contributing to impactful infrastructure and community-focused projects.
The Opportunity
As a senior member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in both technical delivery and project leadership, while also contributing to client development and team mentorship.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, analysis, and delivery of geotechnical components for major infrastructure projects
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing proposals, including scopes of work and budgets
• Overseeing and performing advanced geotechnical analyses using industry-standard software
• Providing technical guidance on ground improvement, foundation design (shallow and deep), slope stability, settlement, and seismic considerations
• Reviewing and authoring high-quality technical reports and recommendations
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives
• Contributing to innovation initiatives, including digital tools, advanced analysis methods, and climate resilience strategies

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary in the range of $120K - $150K, depending on experience
• Work on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across Canada
• Take on a visible leadership role within a well-established geotechnical team
• Join a collaborative and people-focused environment with strong technical depth
• Opportunity to influence project strategy, client relationships, and team development
• Exposure to cutting-edge tools, evolving technologies, and innovative engineering approaches
• Clear opportunities for career progression into senior leadership or technical specialist pathways
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering (Master's or PhD considered an asset)
• 15+ years of geotechnical consulting experience, ideally within British Columbia
• Registered as a P.Eng. in BC (EGBC) or eligible for registration
• Strong knowledge of BC and Canadian design standards and codes (e.g., BCBC, NBCC, CSA)
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure-related geotechnical projects
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, LPile, Leapfrog, or similar
• Experience with seismic assessments, including liquefaction and site response analysis
• Demonstrated project management and team leadership experience
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record in business development and relationship management
• Excellent communication, reporting, and organizational abilities
• Experience working in consulting environments and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with alternative delivery models (e.g., Design-Build) is considered an asset