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Job Description

Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location : Multiple

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our 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 suiteSlope / 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

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

Join Ecorawhere 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.