About the role
Title:
Geotechnical Engineer
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Shift: N/A
Reports to: Project Manager
Department: Geotechnical
Employment Status: Full-time
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No
Location: Waterloo, ON
Date Created/Last Evaluated: 06/24/2025
Summary
The individual will utilize the engineering principles of solid and rock mechanics, geology and construction to understand their effects on the physical environment.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree (B.Eng) in Civil Engineering required
-
M.Eng/MSc in Civil Engineering preferred
-
2-5 years of experience working as a Geotechnical Engineer
-
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) certification required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Experience with geotechnical subsurface investigations and foundations assessments
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Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite
-
Excellent communication skills
-
Ability to work in a team as well as on their own
-
Ability to complete design work using CAD or manual drafting techniques
-
gINT geotechnical engineering software experience preferred
-
Familiarity with different geographical regions
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions
-
Manage client projects to include correspondence to clients, problem resolution, and final reports to meet required deadlines
-
Monitor geotechnical site characterization activities, including setting up subcontracts with drillers, testing laboratories etc.
-
Perform geotechnical site characterization activities, logging of geotechnical field explorations, as well as coordination of field and laboratory testing
-
Prepare geotechnical data and more complex geotechnical recommendation reports
-
Perform geotechnical analyses. Assist with drawing, specification, and cost-estimate preparation
-
Perform calculations using engineering formulas
-
Supervise and mentor lower level technical staff, field and/or drill crews and Geotechnical Engineer I and II’s
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be at site locations on the ground, sit, stand, walk, use both hands, and reach and raise items above the head, use fingers to feel and handle, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
Work Environment
Approximately 25% performed in an external environment, on-site, outdoors, exposed to the elements of nature working under normal construction conditions. Approximately 75% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
About Tower Engineering Professionals
Tower Engineer Professionals was founded in 1997 by two tower-climbing engineers. The company has grown to more than 650 professionals providing engineering and construction services for more than 200,000 towers around the world. TEP’s in-house services include site acquisition, civil & electrical engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, inspection, environmental/regulatory compliance, construction, and land survey services. Additionally, we have twenty offices across the US and four offices in Canada. We are licensed in all 50 states and the U.S. territories, Canada, Japan, Jamaica, Australia and Ireland. Our turn-key approach provides innovative for all industry needs.
TEP's mission is to set the industry standard in telecommunication engineering and construction through research, innovation, and safety. We strive to be the engineering firm of choice for clients and employees. We continually improve our product and processes to keep our employees engaged and create unmatched value for our customers.
Tower Engineering Professionals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Visit our website (www.tepgroup.net) to learn more about our team and our work.
About the role
Title:
Geotechnical Engineer
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Shift: N/A
Reports to: Project Manager
Department: Geotechnical
Employment Status: Full-time
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No
Location: Waterloo, ON
Date Created/Last Evaluated: 06/24/2025
Summary
The individual will utilize the engineering principles of solid and rock mechanics, geology and construction to understand their effects on the physical environment.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree (B.Eng) in Civil Engineering required
-
M.Eng/MSc in Civil Engineering preferred
-
2-5 years of experience working as a Geotechnical Engineer
-
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) certification required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-
Experience with geotechnical subsurface investigations and foundations assessments
-
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite
-
Excellent communication skills
-
Ability to work in a team as well as on their own
-
Ability to complete design work using CAD or manual drafting techniques
-
gINT geotechnical engineering software experience preferred
-
Familiarity with different geographical regions
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions
-
Manage client projects to include correspondence to clients, problem resolution, and final reports to meet required deadlines
-
Monitor geotechnical site characterization activities, including setting up subcontracts with drillers, testing laboratories etc.
-
Perform geotechnical site characterization activities, logging of geotechnical field explorations, as well as coordination of field and laboratory testing
-
Prepare geotechnical data and more complex geotechnical recommendation reports
-
Perform geotechnical analyses. Assist with drawing, specification, and cost-estimate preparation
-
Perform calculations using engineering formulas
-
Supervise and mentor lower level technical staff, field and/or drill crews and Geotechnical Engineer I and II’s
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be at site locations on the ground, sit, stand, walk, use both hands, and reach and raise items above the head, use fingers to feel and handle, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
Work Environment
Approximately 25% performed in an external environment, on-site, outdoors, exposed to the elements of nature working under normal construction conditions. Approximately 75% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
About Tower Engineering Professionals
Tower Engineer Professionals was founded in 1997 by two tower-climbing engineers. The company has grown to more than 650 professionals providing engineering and construction services for more than 200,000 towers around the world. TEP’s in-house services include site acquisition, civil & electrical engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, inspection, environmental/regulatory compliance, construction, and land survey services. Additionally, we have twenty offices across the US and four offices in Canada. We are licensed in all 50 states and the U.S. territories, Canada, Japan, Jamaica, Australia and Ireland. Our turn-key approach provides innovative for all industry needs.
TEP's mission is to set the industry standard in telecommunication engineering and construction through research, innovation, and safety. We strive to be the engineering firm of choice for clients and employees. We continually improve our product and processes to keep our employees engaged and create unmatched value for our customers.
Tower Engineering Professionals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Visit our website (www.tepgroup.net) to learn more about our team and our work.