Job Description

Geotechnical Engineer, Project Manager

Kamloops, BC

Join a collaborative team with technical expertise and strong local support!

EXP Kamloops is part of a collaborative network of offices across Western Canada and nationwide, offering shared technical expertise and integrated services. Our Kamloops team includes a CCIL-certified lab, experienced technicians, engineers, EITs, and support staff with a strong history of teamwork and mutual support. We're excited to welcome a new team member who's driven and future focused.

Why Kamloops?

Imagine finishing work and being just minutes away from mountain biking trails, golf courses, lakes, and endless outdoor adventures. From hiking and paddleboarding in the summer to skiing at Sun Peaks in the winter, Kamloops offers an active lifestyle year-round.

As one of BC's fastest-growing cities, Kamloops combines career opportunities, affordability, and a welcoming community, making it an ideal place to build both your career and your life.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Geotechnical Engineer, Project Manager!

Your work environment at EXP

We're seeking a motivated senior engineer/project managers with proven business development capabilities. You bring extensive technical expertise and the ability to guide projects from concept through completion. You thrive in a dynamic environment that blends fieldwork, business development, and office collaboration, and you've built a reputation for developing loyal client relationships through your insight, responsiveness, and hands-on approach.

Working closely with engineers, project managers, and technical staff, the successful candidate will support the delivery of projects throughout the Kamloops and Thompson-Nicola region, including neighboring communities, First Nations, and regional districts. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff while serving as Engineer of Record (EoR) and/or delivering design engineering support across a range of infrastructure and development projects.

What a day at EXP could have in store for you

• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and performance guidance to Engineers, EITs, and Technicians
• Champion and uphold all Safety and Quality standards across branch operations and project delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through project engagement, industry events, and business development initiatives
• Represent the Branch through community involvement and volunteer activities that enhance visibility and reputation
• Prepare geotechnical proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets.
• Support and coordinate geotechnical site investigations.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and prepare technical reports.
• Assist in the development of design submissions, including Issued for Permit (IFP) and Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
• Prepare Letters of Assurance for submission to Building Authorities, as required.
• Participate in construction meetings and provide technical support throughout project delivery.
• Conduct field reviews to support Engineer of Record (EoR) quality assurance activities and prepare field review reports.
• Prepare technical memoranda, design letters, and construction-related documentation, as required.
• Prepare Letters of Compliance for submission to Building Authorities, as required.
• Support project closeout activities, including the preparation of record and completion documentation.

What your experience looks like

• Registered P.Eng. with EGBC, or the ability to transfer an existing P.Eng. designation
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological/Geotechnical Engineering
• 8-10 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, including work on mid-rise, commercial, subdivision, and municipal/highway infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated practical, solutions-focused approach to project execution and management
• Comfortable conducting fieldwork, site reviews, and engaging directly with clients
• Strong understanding of materials testing, construction quality, and geotechnical investigation methods
• Experience with shoring systems for parkades or geohazard mitigation in wildfire-prone areas considered an asset

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

The salary range for this role is between $112,787-$149,509. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.