Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Vancouver or Kelowna, BC
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 + benefits
 
We are partnering with a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their growing BC practice. This is a senior technical and leadership role suited to someone who enjoys owning complex projects, mentoring teams, and building long-term client relationships.
 
The successful candidate will lead geotechnical projects from concept through construction, providing technical direction across a diverse portfolio that includes municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential developments.
 
The Role
 
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for both technical excellence and project delivery, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while supporting the growth of the geotechnical group.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and delivery of complex geotechnical projects including shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, excavations, shoring, and earthworks
• Performing advanced geotechnical analyses, modelling, and interpretation for challenging ground conditions
• Planning and overseeing geotechnical site investigations, including drilling and test pitting programs, field supervision, and detailed soil and rock logging
• Preparing high-quality engineering reports, proposals, technical specifications, and design deliverables
• Providing construction-phase support, field reviews, and troubleshooting to ensure design intent and regulatory compliance
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulators, managing expectations and maintaining strong relationships
• Managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful and profitable delivery
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, EITs, geoscientists, and technologists
• Reviewing and sealing engineering drawings and reports, taking professional responsibility for deliverables
• Contributing to business development through proposal preparation, fee estimates, and identification of new opportunities
• Collaborating closely with civil, structural, environmental, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control processes across geotechnical deliverables
• Staying current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advanced numerical modelling tools

Software & Technical Exposure

• Advanced use of geotechnical analysis and design software such as GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W), PLAXIS, WALLAP, or similar
• Oversight and interpretation of laboratory testing programs for soil and rock materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or immediately eligible
• 8+ years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience, including design and project leadership
• Strong technical background in soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, slope stability, excavations, and earthworks
• Solid understanding of Canadian codes, standards, and municipal design guidelines (including BC Building Code and MMCD)
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through construction
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex technical information
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and leading technical teams
• Client-focused mindset with business development and proposal experience
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to attend project sites as required
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and professional standards

Why This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership role with real technical influence
• Broad, interesting project portfolio across BC
• Competitive compensation ($140K-$180K) and long-term career progression
• Choice of Vancouver or Kelowna-based role