Senior Geotechnical Engineer

• Compensation: CAD 108,080 - CAD 148,610 - yearly

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

CIMA+ ’sEarth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake.

Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

At CIMA+, we are seeking a skilled and experienced senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects, contributing significantly to the field of geotechnical engineering. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop both technical expertise and project management skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Projects may include the design and rehabilitation of roads, buildings, hydraulic structures, slope stabilization, dams, soil dynamics, and temporary and permanent retaining structures. You will have the opportunity to work with both public and private sector clients. While the focus is on Ontario-based projects, opportunities may arise to contribute to work across other regions of Canada.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling a mix of remote and office-based work in Mississauga ,Burlington , Bowmanville, or Ottawa , allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee geotechnical studies from planning through to reporting, ensuring technical excellence and quality deliverables.
• Plan and design geotechnical projects by leading site investigations, including exploratory drilling, sampling, testing, and data analysis to provide actionable recommendations.
• Analyze field, laboratory, and geological data to assess soil and rock behavior, stability, load-bearing capacity, and settlement characteristics.
• Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and prepare technical reports, including foundation design, slope stability assessments, excavation/backfill guidelines, and groundwater observations.
• Design geotechnical solutions and prepare technical drawings and specifications for earthworks, retaining structures, slope stabilization, erosion protection, and other infrastructure elements.
• Provide technical input and support to multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure and dam projects, including tunnels, highways, bridges, and hydraulic structures.
• Oversee project execution to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery while collaborating with construction teams to verify design compliance.
• Conduct and contribute to dam safety inspections, condition assessments, and upgrade projects for concrete and earth dams.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with geotechnical projects, including natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, and floods.
• Establish and implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency in geotechnical analyses and reporting.
• Prepare proposal and bid documents in response to internal and external requests…