Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Central Yukon (Dawson City)

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Build real northern infrastructure through hands-on engineering that shapes communities across the North

Earn a competitive annual salary of $105,000+, along with a company truck, fuel card, per diems, flexible hours, and relocation support

Join a small, driven team where your judgment matters, your work has reach, and your career grows through wide-ranging field and technical experience

About AM2 Geotechnical Inc.

AM2 Geotechnical Inc. is a growing northern engineering firm where real field work, real responsibility, and real impact come together. The company supports projects across the Yukon and Northern Canada, from mining and municipal work to land development and community-driven builds. AM2 works closely with governments, First Nations, municipalities, consultants, and private developers, building trusted relationships through clear communication and steady on-site support.

With new projects arriving throughout the year, this is an exciting time to join the team. Engineers who come on board now step into meaningful work from the start, including drilling programs, site reviews, design input and project planning, while helping shape a practice that continues to expand. If you want variety, constant learning and the chance to contribute to long‑term development in the North, AM2 offers a place to grow.

About the Opportunity

AM2 Geotechnical Inc. is looking for a full‑time Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer based in Whitehorse, Yukon. The position offers full flexibility to work from home once you are settled in the region, and candidates may begin remotely while arranging their move.

Reporting to the President, you will support field programs, design work, and project coordination while contributing to a small team that relies on sound judgment and steady communication.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for carrying out geotechnical investigations, technical analysis, and project delivery for clients across the Yukon and Northern Canada.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Overseeing field investigations, drilling programs, site reviews, and construction monitoring

Carrying out geotechnical analysis for permafrost, foundations, earthworks, geohazards, and related northern conditions

Building clear recommendations through reports, design input, and technical evaluations

Coordinating with contractors, clients, First Nations, municipalities, and consultants

Guiding junior staff and contributing to their development

Managing project schedules, communication, and documentation

Completing lab work, materials testing, and slope stability modelling using industry software

Supporting remote‑site logistics and short field rotations during construction season

Shifting between office tasks and field needs as priorities change throughout the year

Preparing for upcoming field seasons through planning, scope development, and equipment coordination

Taking part in internal discussions about workflow, operational decisions, and project direction

About You

To qualify, you will need active registration as a P.Eng in Canada, along with a bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus, and ideally 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.

The following are required:

A valid Class 5 driver’s license

Comfort driving full‑size pickup trucks

Willingness and ability to travel for field work ranging from single‑day trips to multi‑day or week‑long remote rotations during the construction season

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

Broad experience across field investigations, materials testing, and site reviews

Skill with slope stability modelling software such as Geo Studio or Rocscience

GIS‑related experience, including mapping, air photo interpretation, or spatial analysis

Strong field judgment in…