Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI is seeking a motivated and technically strong Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer who is interested in working on a wide variety of projects involving geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, and infrastructure development.

The successful candidate will support both traditional soil-based geotechnical projects and projects involving rock engineering, mining, and infrastructure in bedrock environments. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with specialists within GEI and Terrane Geoscience while contributing to the growth of GEI’s mining and rock engineering service offerings both in Ontario and worldwide.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Responsibilities will include a combination of field investigations, technical analysis, reporting, and project coordination activities, including:

• Planning and executing geotechnical and geological field investigations including drilling supervision, soil and rock logging, sampling, and in-situ testing.

• Coordinating laboratory testing programs and reviewing geotechnical data for engineering interpretation.

• Conducting engineering analyses related to foundations, earthworks, slope stability, rock mass characterization, and infrastructure design.

• Supporting rock engineering and mining-related studies including rock slope assessments, structural geology interpretation, and rock mass classification.

• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports, design memoranda, and engineering recommendations for infrastructure, transportation, and resource development projects.

• Coordinating subcontractors including drilling contractors, laboratories, and survey teams.

• Supporting instrumentation installation and monitoring programs where required.

• Participating in field reviews and construction-phase services.

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, geological, structural, and environmental specialists.

• Supporting proposal preparation and contributing to client relationship development and business development initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 6–10 years of relevant geotechnical or geological engineering experience, preferably in consulting.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for licensure.

• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles including soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and subsurface investigation techniques.

• Experience with geotechnical field programs including drilling supervision, soil and rock logging, and laboratory testing coordination.

• Experience preparing geotechnical reports and technical documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rock engineering or structural geology projects.

• Familiarity with rock mass classification systems and rock slope assessments.

• Experience supporting infrastructure, mining, hydropower, or transportation projects.

• Experience coordinating complex field investigations or multidisciplinary projects.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus

• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts

• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends

• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement

• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses

• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program

• Rewards and Recognition

• RRSP Program

• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder

• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• And More…

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.