Geotechnical Engineer
- Cities & development
- Ottawa, Woodbridge
We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Practice, reporting to the Practice Lead, to support the delivery of projects with a particular focus on numerical modeling and foundation design.
Your role
- Perform advanced geotechnical analyses, including 2D and 3D numerical modeling using software such as PLAXIS, RS, and FLAC.
- Lead and execute complex geotechnical design tasks for major infrastructure projects across transportation, energy, and urban development sectors.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports and provide independent technical reviews.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Support proposal development and contribute to winning new work through technical expertise.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team.
- Act as a technical reference for geotechnical design standards, seismic analysis, and soil dynamics.
About you
- Master’s or PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering with specialization in numerical modeling and soil dynamics.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant geotechnical experience, including major project delivery.
- Proficiency in advanced geotechnical software (PLAXIS, RS, FLAC) and seismic design principles.
- Professional Engineering License in Ontario or Quebec, or eligibility within 6 months.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, with proven ability to produce and review high-quality deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage tasks in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
- Willingness to travel for short-term assignments within Ontario and across Canada.
Reward & 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 the 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.
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.
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