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Geotechnical Designer Engineer

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Our Geotechnical teams play a critical role in delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects across transportation, energy, cities and developments, and industrial sectors. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will contribute to technically challenging and high‑profile projects, working collaboratively with specialists across disciplines while developing innovative and sustainable geotechnical solutions focus on Design and Investigation.

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.

Your role

  • Participating in geotechnical design and analysis for a wide range of Major Projects in transportation and Energy sectors.
  • Performing geotechnical calculations such as bearing capacity, settlement analysis, slope stability, soil liquefaction, and earth pressures.
  • Supporting numerical modelling studies and advanced analyses for major projects, as required.
  • Preparing high‑quality technical reports, design documentation, drawings, specification and deliverables in accordance with AtkinsRéalis standards.
  • Assisting with the preparation of proposals for professional services, including scope definition and technical input.
  • Collaborating closely with civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
  • Supporting field investigations and interpreting subsurface data, including laboratory and in‑situ testing results.
  • Contributing to knowledge sharing, mentoring of junior staff, and continuous improvement within the geotechnical practice.

About you

  • Degree in civil, geological, or geotechnical engineering. Must eligible to P.Eng. across provinces in Canada.
  • 8 to 20+ years of relevant experience, experience on Major Project design team is an asset.
  • Excellent knowledge of specialized software (Plaxis, GeoStudio, FLAC, etc.).
  • A solid understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, including foundations, earthworks, slope stability, and ground improvement
  • Recognized leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $115 - $165,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Cities & development Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

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Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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