engineer, geotechnical
Title posted on indeed.com - Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
Posted on November 10, 2025 by Employer details Higher Ground Consulting
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Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer Higher Ground Consulting, an Englobe company (HGC) is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our successful geotechnical engineering practice working throughout the lifecycle of projects from initiation to design to construction. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, on multiple projects while being a part of growing geotechnical team. Our work includes the Oil and Gas, Mining, Renewable Energy, Rail, Water Resources, and Municipal sectors. Our geotechnical projects include dams, reservoirs, pipelines, heavy civil earthworks, ground improvements, and foundations for most infrastructure. RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: · Planning and overseeing geotechnical site investigations and monitoring installations, including managing staff, subconsultants, and subcontractors · Conducting site inspections at client sites and on-site coordination of complex site investigations · Project management including project planning, initiation, coordination, execution, and close-out · Lead geotechnical design and analysis including soil and rock engineering, soil dynamics, slope stability, deep and shallow foundations, supported by senior geotechnical staff · Lead reporting and technical writing, supported by senior geotechnical staff · Mentoring geotechnical junior engineers and EITs · Provide technical support for soil testing completed by others · Provide technical and commercial input on proposals · Developing relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and key stakeholders NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: · Degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering · Registered as a P.Eng. in Canada · Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills · Computer and software skills to complete geotechnical analysis, including GeoStudio, LPile, APile, Settle3D, GIS Mapping Software, OpenGround/Holebase SI · Applicant must be willing to travel to remote sites as required on a project basis · Valid driver?s license and be legally entitled to work in Canada · At least 6 years of geotechnical engineering experience THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET: · Graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering · Exposure to large civil earthworks construction projects · Experience with the design, construction, operation, and inspection of dams · Flexible and open to changing priorities and multi-tasking · Previous experience working in geotechnical consultancy · Business development experience ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This position will be based in our head office in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Higher Ground Consulting works on a basis of mutual trust and respect with our employees. We want our people to be regularly in the office to foster communication, culture, and efficiency, however, we do not mandate specific office time or working schedules. We have a relaxed, flexible and dog-friendly office. This position will work with clients and team members in multiple locations across Canada. In addition to a competitive compensation package, the advantages of working at HGC include: *Opportunities for Growth:* Higher Ground is a growing consulting company, that has thrived on being adaptive to the market and staying open to new strategic growth initiatives. That means when our people come to us with a plan or idea to pursue a client, industry, or geographic region, we want to throw our support behind it. We are always open to supporting our team to grow and explore business opportunities and look to share in the rewards from successful ventures. *Career Development:* Our performance management and feedback programs are a core part of how we grow as a company and as professionals. We have an open-door policy and encourage mentorship and active feedback loops. We seek to both provide and collect constructive feedback and collaborate on how to do things better. We are constantly finding areas to improv- LocationCalgary, AB
- Work location On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9935027295
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