Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location : Kelowna, BC

Position Type : Full-Time, Permanent

About Ecora

Ecora Consultants Ltd. is one of Canada’s fastest-growing full-service consulting firms, driven by our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. With a multidisciplinary team and offices across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, we deliver integrated solutions in engineering, environmental sciences, planning, and natural resource management.

Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Kelowna, BC team on a permanent full-time basis. This role will lead and manage complex geotechnical engineering projects from concept through completion. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering high-quality, sustainable geotechnical solutions across municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. This individual will play a key role in client relationship management, mentoring junior staff, and supporting business development efforts within the Geotechnical Discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and execution of geotechnical engineering projects, including shallow / deep foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, excavations, shoring, and earthworks.
• Perform advanced geotechnical analyses, numerical modeling, and simulations for complex ground and structural interactions.
• Oversee and conduct geotechnical site investigations, including drilling, test pitting, directing field staff, and detailed logging of soil and rock conditions.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports, proposals, technical specifications, and detailed design drawings.
• Conduct construction reviews and provide field engineering support to ensure adherence to design intent, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, EITs, geoscientists, and technologists, fostering technical development and career growth.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful and profitable project delivery.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with municipal, provincial, and federal codes and standards (e.g., BC Building Code, MMCD).
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal preparation, fee estimates, and identification of new project opportunities.
• Review and professionally stamp engineering drawings, reports, and other deliverables.
• Provide expert technical advice and solutions for complex geotechnical challenges.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination to integrate geotechnical designs with civil, structural, and environmental components.
• Implement quality assurance and control processes for all geotechnical deliverables.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Utilize advanced geotechnical software (e.g., GeoStudio suite—Slope / W, Seep / W, Sigma / W; WALLAP; Plaxis) for analysis and design.
• Oversee and interpret laboratory testing programs for soil and rock samples.
• Support strategic planning and growth initiatives within the Geo Hydro Discipline.
• Represent Ecora at industry conferences, events, and client engagements.

Qualifications

Why Join Ecora

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including :

Join Ecora—where your expertise helps shape resilient communities, sustainable infrastructure, and innovative geotechnical solutions. If you’re ready to advance your career with a dynamic and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

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