Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Important :

Candidates who do not currently reside in Ontario will be required to relocate to work from one of the designated offices : Mississauga  Burlington Bowmanville or Ottawa.

CIMAs Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental social and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure building transportation and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic innovative and collaborative environment where youll make a real impact. Together well push boundaries and go above whats expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

At CIMA we are seeking a skilled and experienced senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects contributing significantly to the field of geotechnical engineering. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop both technical expertise and project management skills in a collaborative supportive environment.

Projects may include the design and rehabilitation of roads buildings hydraulic structures slope stabilization dams soil dynamics and temporary and permanent retaining structures. You will have the opportunity to work with both public and private sector clients. While the focus is on Ontario-based projects opportunities may arise to contribute to work across other regions of Canada.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model enabling a mix of remote and office-based work in  Mississauga  Burlington Bowmanville or Ottawa allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Lead and oversee geotechnical studies from planning through to reporting ensuring technical excellence and quality deliverables.
• Plan and design geotechnical projects by leading site investigations including exploratory drilling sampling testing and data analysis to provide actionable recommendations.
• Analyze field laboratory and geological data to assess soil and rock behavior stability load-bearing capacity and settlement characteristics.
• Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and prepare technical reports including foundation design slope stability assessments excavation / backfill guidelines and groundwater observations.
• Design geotechnical solutions and prepare technical drawings and specifications for earthworks retaining structures slope stabilization erosion protection and other infrastructure elements.
• Provide technical input and support to multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure and dam projects including tunnels highways bridges and hydraulic structures.
• Oversee project execution to ensure safe timely and cost-effective delivery while collaborating with construction teams to verify design compliance.
• Conduct and contribute to dam safety inspections condition assessments and upgrade projects for concrete and earth dams.
• Identify assess and manage risks associated with geotechnical projects including natural hazards such as earthquakes landslides and floods.
• Establish and implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency in geotechnical analyses and reporting.
• Prepare proposal and bid documents in response to internal and external requests for proposals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through technical support project updates and contract discussions.
• Mentor train and supervise junior and intermediate engineers fostering their technical development and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with clients subcontractors and internal teams to meet project objectives schedules and budgets.

Qualifications :

At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont meet all the job requirements We invite you to apply because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA Because we offer you :

Additional Information :

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Construction Inspection,Business Development,GIS,Geotechnical Engineering,Communication skills,Construction Experience,Data Collection,Project Management,Project Planning,Autocad,Horizontal Drilling,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1