Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

The successful candidate will assist in the planning, design, and execution of geotechnical investigations and provide technical support, design and reporting for a variety of foundation and pavement engineering projects, including transportation, infrastructure, and major project developments.

• Assist in conducting site investigations, soil sampling, and laboratory testing.
• Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater data to support geotechnical design recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support the design and assessment of foundations, roadways and pavements, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement solutions.
• Participate in field work, including site supervision, drilling operations and construction monitoring, and support laboratory testing operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and health & safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated involvement in pavement design, evaluation, and/or foundation engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, foundation design, and pavement structure analysis.
• Experience with pavement materials testing, subgrade assessment, and foundation system recommendations is an asset.
• Familiarity with geotechnical and pavement design software (e.g., GeoStudio, Slope/W, CIRCLY, AASHTOWare) is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork, including site investigations and construction monitoring, as required.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.