Senior Geohazard Engineer
- AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 18, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Sep 16, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Senior Geohazard Engineer will lead business development and geotechnical efforts for oil and gas pipeline clients while managing projects and staff. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering analyses, site characterization, and the development of geohazard monitoring systems.
Job details
Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec is seeking a Senior Geohazard Engineer in our Calgary, Alberta office. This person will have an entrepreneurial attitude, be enthusiastic, and lead business development and geotechnical efforts focused on providing strategic solutions to our oil and gas pipeline clients’ most complex problems. This position will support the development and implementation of new strategies to expand Geosyntec’s team, reputation, and market share within the Geotechnical and Geohazard Practice in Canada. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop business and manage clients and projects in the oil and gas pipeline sector; Recruit, train, and mentor early and mid-career engineers; Manage projects and prepare proposals; Oversee civil, geotechnical, and geohazard engineering analyses; Oversee subsurface site characterization for managing pipeline geohazards; Develop and manage geohazard instrumentation monitoring systems; Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and Conduct fieldwork associated with design and construction services. Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture. You will be responsible for business development and marketing with the purpose of establishing a client-oriented practice within Geosyntec. Additional responsibilities include project management, staff management, and mentoring. Here are some other things you should know about a typical Senior Geohazard Engineer position with Geosyntec: Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required, as needed. Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative. Education and Licensure Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering. (required) Advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering. (preferred) Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Alberta and British Columbia or ability to become registered in AB and BC within one year after start of employment. (required) Skills, Experience and Qualifications At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) Demonstrated business development and project management experience. (required) Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required) Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
What you’ll do
The Senior Geohazard Engineer will lead business development and geotechnical efforts for oil and gas pipeline clients while managing projects and staff. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering analyses, site characterization, and the development of geohazard monitoring systems.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering and possess Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Alberta and British Columbia. A minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive consulting experience and demonstrated project management skills are required.
Benefits
• Competitive pay • Well-being programs • Professional development opportunities • In-house seminars • Webinars • Mentoring
Listed skills
- Project management · Preferred
- Business development · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Geotechnical engineering
- Geohazard engineering
- Business development
- Project management
- Pipeline engineering
- Subsurface site characterization
- Instrumentation monitoring
- Technical writing
- Staff mentoring
- Civil engineering
- Engineering design
- Permit applications
- Fieldwork
- Client management
- Good Driving Record
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Technical Leadership
- Medical Monitoring
- Valid Driver's License
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Oil and Gas
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Marketing
- Innovation
- Market Share
- Project Management
- Mentorship
- Staff Management
- Technical Writing
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Enthusiasm
Job areas
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Energy
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
- Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
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