Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Northern Canada Geotechnical team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The successful candidate will support a wide range of geotechnical and permafrost engineering projects for mining, transportation, water, energy, municipal, and community infrastructure clients throughout Northern Canada.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong interest in northern engineering and some experience with permafrost-related investigations and infrastructure. The role will involve a combination of fieldwork, engineering analyses, report preparation, and construction support, providing excellent opportunities for technical growth and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and execution of geotechnical and permafrost field investigations.
• Support drilling, sampling, test pit programs, and installation of geotechnical instrumentation.
• Log soil, rock, and frozen ground samples and maintain detailed field records.
• Compile and interpret geotechnical laboratory and field data.
• Assist in preparing geotechnical reports, engineering assessments, and design recommendations.
• Support foundation, embankment, earthworks, pavement, and slope stability analyses.
• Participate in permafrost characterization studies and monitoring programs.
• Assist in evaluating frost heave, thaw settlement, and other permafrost-related geohazards.
• Conduct site inspections and construction monitoring activities.
• Support proposal preparation, project planning, and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.
• Adhere to corporate health, safety, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligible for registration with NAPEG.
• 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Some experience with permafrost investigations, cold-regions engineering, or northern infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel to remote project sites.
• Ability to work safely in challenging field environments and remote northern locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering.
• Experience working in northern Canada, including the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, or northern provinces.
• Familiarity with permafrost terrain assessment, frozen ground characterization, and thermal monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of frost heave, thaw settlement, thermokarst development, and climate change impacts on infrastructure.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, Seep/W, Settle3, LPile, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting mining, transportation, water, or community infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of northern construction practices and remote logistics.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.