Job DescriptionAECOM is actively seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in Ottawa, Ontario. This is a full-time hybrid new position.
We are looking for candidates who have a can-do attitude, are enthusiastic, team-oriented professionals, with a strong technical background; an engineering designation (P.Eng) is required, and field/project management experience is also an asset.
The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in the design and construction of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankments, railways, highways, and airports, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless, and ground improvement methods (stone columns, soil mixing, etc.).
This position offers the opportunity to work on various civil/geotechnical engineering projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. In this role you will be responsible for developing cost-effective, practical civil/geotechnical engineering designs and construction solutions for our clients.
This position requires the applicant to have strong technical design, reporting, communication, and organizational skills to manage projects and act as a technical resource for the team.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on major transportation, water resources, marine, civil infrastructure, and building projects. The successful candidate will have a key role in the development and growth of our geotechnical team in Ottawa.
AECOM is proud to provide our employees with a variety of exciting and challenging projects. This role will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to:
- Work with diverse teams of engineers, designers, and drafters from conceptual design through preliminary and final design;
- Supervise and/or manage geotechnical investigations, reporting, and be responsible for completion on schedule and financial performance;
- Carry out geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting related to transportation, municipal, building, environmental, and energy projects;
- Prepare proposals for projects of varying complexity for various geotechnical scopes of work;
- Write geotechnical reports and proposals for geotechnical projects;
- Maintain quality throughout a project and implement improvements when determined;
- Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering consultants, and other external agencies;
- Travel within Canada when required.
This description above is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Additional duties/responsibilities may be assigned or changed at any time.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:University graduate with a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.
Currently registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
Minimum 4 years of industry experience since graduation in providing practical civil and geotechnical engineering services relevant to a variety of projects (transportation, civil, municipal, energy, utilities, building structures, and commercial).
Experience in writing geotechnical investigation reports and proposals, project management, supervision of staff, and coordination with clients and vendors.
A strong commitment to health and safety.
Preferred Qualifications:Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario. Registered Professional Engineer in Quebec is an asset.
Postgraduate degree in engineering is an asset.
MTO experience is an asset.
8+ years of industry experience since graduation in providing practical civil and geotechnical engineering services relevant to a variety of projects (transportation, civil, municipal, energy, utilities, building structures, and commercial).
Demonstrate strong geotechnical report and proposal writing, project management skills, client and vendor coordination including drillers and traffic control subcontractors, leading and supervising field investigations, and staff supervision.
Proficiency with geotechnical software e.g., PLAXIS, RS2, RS3, Slide, GeoStudio, Settle3D, All Piles and gINT.
Additional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. 
