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Geotechnical Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC, Canada

$93,000 to $120,000 CAD / year

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$93,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
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Agilus is proud to partner with Hatch, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and a leading engineering firm supporting major projects across infrastructure, energy, and mining.Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer in the Engineering consulting industry in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hatch's Geotechnical group delivers expertise in geotechnical investigations, soil and rock mechanics, numerical modeling, seismic assessments, and construction support for projects across the energy, infrastructure, mining, and metals sectors. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide analysis, design, and engineering solutions for complex projects, including dams, tunnels, rail, highways, renewable energy, and mining infrastructure. The role offers exposure to advanced modeling, site investigations, front-end studies, and detailed engineering from concept through execution. Total rewards:$93000.00 - $120000.00 annuallyBuild a Rewarding Long-Term CareerWork with one of Canada's Top 3 Engineering FirmsPensionBonus ProgramA typical day:Lead complex geotechnical projects from pre-feasibility studies through detailed engineering and design.Perform geotechnical analysis and design for linear infrastructure, dams, marine facilities, foundations, retaining walls, and earthworks.Plan, execute, and oversee geotechnical site investigations, including interpretation and reporting of findings.Conduct advanced assessments such as slope stability, liquefaction, seismic deformation, settlement, and lateral movement analyses.Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, design criteria, and project documentation.Represent the geotechnical discipline in multidisciplinary project meetings and support cost estimating and proposal development.Mentor, supervise, and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers and designers.Support construction and site engineering activities while ensuring safety, quality, technical excellence, and continuous knowledge sharing across projects.Successful candidates will have:Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; postgraduate education is considered an asset.7-10 years of geotechnical engineering experience with a strong focus on soil mechanics and civil geotechnicsProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.Proven experience in geotechnical design, analysis, and engineering for civil infrastructure and heavy industrial projects.Strong understanding of soil behavior, foundation design, earthworks, slope stability, and geotechnical engineering principles.Proficiency with geotechnical software including Rocscience and GeoStudio; experience with CLiq, CPeT-IT, Plaxis, or FLAC is an asset.Knowledge of applicable geotechnical design codes, engineering standards, and industry best practices.Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently in multidisciplinary project environments while maintaining a strong safety focus.This posting is for an active opening. Interested? Please apply directly online Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.

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Responsibilities

The Geotechnical Engineer at Hatch will lead complex geotechnical projects, carry out analysis and design, and oversee site investigations. The role also reviews engineering calculations and reports, mentors junior engineers, and supports construction.

Requirements

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical or geological engineering, a P.Eng. designation, and 7 to 10 years of geotechnical experience. Hatch also expects strong soil mechanics knowledge and proficiency with Rocscience and GeoStudio.

Skills

  • Rocscience
  • GeoStudio
  • CLiq
  • CPeT-IT
  • Plaxis
  • FLAC
  • soil mechanics
  • rock mechanics
  • slope stability analysis
  • liquefaction assessment
  • seismic deformation analysis
  • settlement analysis
  • lateral movement analysis
  • foundation design
  • earthworks design
  • retaining wall design
  • numerical modeling
  • geotechnical site investigation
  • engineering calculations
  • technical specifications
  • cost estimating
  • proposal development
  • project management
  • mentoring
  • technical reporting

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Bonus program
  • Long-term career development

Categories

  • Engineering
  • Consulting
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • geotechnical engineering
  • soil mechanics
  • rock mechanics
  • slope stability
  • liquefaction
  • seismic assessment
  • foundation design
  • earthworks
  • Rocscience
  • GeoStudio
  • CLiq
  • CPeT-IT
  • Plaxis
  • FLAC
  • numerical modeling
  • site investigation
  • dams
  • tunnels
  • civil engineering

Seniority

Senior

Perks

  • Retirement plan
  • Performance bonus

Licences and certifications

  • P.Eng.

Tools

  • Rocscience
  • GeoStudio
  • CLiq
  • CPeT-IT
  • Plaxis
  • FLAC

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Civil Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Geological Engineering

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