Senior Geotechnical Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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Original job description
SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
Seismic, dams, and complex geotechnical work in our growing Vancouver office
Location: Vancouver, BC
Permament, Full Time
About The Role
PRI is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Vancouver office. This is a hands-on senior role: you will lead projects end to end, seal your own work, and mentor the engineers and technologists around you.
The work spans land development, buildings, municipal and transportation infrastructure, and mining, including dams and tailings storage facilities. Seismic assessment is central to the role, as it is to any consequential geotechnical work in this region.
What You'll Do
Seismic, dams, and complex geotechnical work in our growing Vancouver office
Location: Vancouver, BC
Permament, Full Time
About The Role
PRI is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Vancouver office. This is a hands-on senior role: you will lead projects end to end, seal your own work, and mentor the engineers and technologists around you.
The work spans land development, buildings, municipal and transportation infrastructure, and mining, including dams and tailings storage facilities. Seismic assessment is central to the role, as it is to any consequential geotechnical work in this region.
What You'll Do
- Lead geotechnical projects from scoping and site investigation through analysis, design, reporting, and construction support.
- Direct design of foundations, settlement, slope stability, retaining and shoring systems, earthworks, and ground improvement.
- Lead seismic assessment, including site classification, liquefaction triggering and mitigation, seismic slope stability, and seismic design parameters.
- Provide geotechnical leadership on dams and tailings storage facilities, including Dam Safety Review input, stability and seepage analysis, and instrumentation review.
- Plan and direct site investigations, and interpret field and laboratory data into practical, constructible recommendations.
- Take professional responsibility for your work, sealing reports, designs, and field reviews under EGBC practice requirements.
- Manage scope, budget, schedule, and fees, and mentor intermediate engineers, EITs, and technologists.
- P.Eng. registered with EGBC, or immediately eligible for registration in BC.
- Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical specialization; a graduate degree is an asset.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience, leading and sealing your own projects.
- Demonstrated seismic experience, including site classification, liquefaction assessment and mitigation, and seismic design parameters under the BC Building Code.
- Dam or tailings experience is a strong asset, including dam safety work, stability and seepage analysis, or familiarity with the Canadian Dam Association guidelines.
- Proficiency with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Settle3, PLAXIS, LPile, or gINT.
- Strong technical writing, client communication, and project management ability.
- Class 5 BC driver's license, and willingness to travel to project and mine sites, including remote work.
- Real project ownership, with the multidisciplinary depth and in-house materials testing laboratories of a national firm behind you.
- Technically demanding work across development, infrastructure, and mining, including dams and tailings facilities.
- A growing Vancouver office with a clear path toward Principal and practice leadership roles.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and support for professional development and EGBC obligations.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead geotechnical projects from scoping through construction support, focusing on seismic assessments, foundations, and slope stability. Provide technical leadership for dams and tailings storage facilities while mentoring junior staff and sealing professional reports.
Requirements
Requires a P.Eng registration with EGBC and at least 8 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience. A degree in Civil or Geological Engineering is required, with strong proficiency in geotechnical software and seismic design under the BC Building Code.
Skills
- Seismic Assessment
- Geotechnical Design
- Dam Safety Review
- Slope Stability Analysis
- Liquefaction Mitigation
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Site Investigation
- Foundation Design
- Ground Improvement
- Seepage Analysis
- Client Communication
- Mentoring
- GeoStudio
- PLAXIS
- gINT
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Professional development support
- EGBC obligations support
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Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Seismic Assessment
- Dams
- Tailings Storage Facilities
- EGBC
- P.Eng
- BC Building Code
- Canadian Dam Association
- GeoStudio
- Settle3
- PLAXIS
- LPile
- gINT
- Liquefaction
- Slope Stability
- Seepage Analysis
- Civil Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Mining
- Land Development
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Site Classification
- Foundation Design
- Earthworks
- Shoring Systems