Full Job Description
The Intermediate Foundations Engineer is a geotechnical engineering role based in Hamilton, Ontario, supporting the delivery of major projects in Canada. The role supports geotechnical engineering design and delivery, including foundations, roadways and pavements, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement solutions.
The role contributes to site investigations, analyzes soil, rock, and groundwater data, and prepares technical designs, specifications, reports, and other engineering documentation. Responsibilities also include advancing work through concept and detailed design, monitoring schedules and financial performance, and liaising with clients, government and regulatory bodies, and contractors.
Candidates require a university degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensure in Ontario, and a minimum of 8 years of progressive geotechnical design experience in a professional services environment. Experience delivering large-scale projects and knowledge of municipal engineering policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures are also required.
Key Responsibilities
3 Support geotechnical engineering delivery for major projects, including light rail transit infrastructure.
3 Support the design and assessment of foundations, roadways and pavements, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement solutions.
3 Develop site investigation programs for geotechnical design assignments.
3 Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater data to support geotechnical design recommendations.
3 Prepare engineering designs, specifications, reports, and technical documentation for geotechnical deliverables.
3 Advance assigned work through concept and detailed design phases.
3 Monitor project schedules, financial performance, and invoicing against established project requirements.
3 Assess client needs and industry developments to inform proposed geotechnical solutions.
3 Liaise with clients, government and regulatory bodies, and contractors throughout project delivery.
3 Manage existing client relationships and contribute to the development of new client relationships.
Qualifications
Required
3 University degree in Civil Engineering.
3 Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
3 Minimum 8 years of progressive geotechnical design experience within a professional services environment.
3 Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale projects.
3 Thorough knowledge of municipal engineering policies, regulations, guidelines, and operational procedures.
3 Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
3 Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
Additional Information
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
