Geotechnical Engineer
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Geotechnical Engineer to support our Canadian Geotechnical Group in Toronto.
In this position you will play an integral role in multidisciplinary project teams to design, build and maintain largescale infrastructure across North America. Your experience in soil-structure interaction, foundation engineering, ground improvement, and geotechnical risk assessment will support the delivery of major transportation, bridge, and heavy civil engineering projects.
As a Geotechnical Engineer, your responsibilities would include:
Supporting the design and delivery of geotechnical components for a variety of infrastructure projects, from early planning through design and construction.
Assisting in the planning and execution of geotechnical field investigations, including coordination with drilling contractors and field staff.
Performing technical analysis, calculation and design for shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, seismic and seepage studies.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external stakeholders to support project goals.
Preparing technical memos, reports, and design documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.
Reviewing and interpreting geotechnical data, including borehole logs, lab test results, and instrumentation readings.
Contributing to the development of engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
Participating in construction support activities such as reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and conducting site visits.
Assisting with proposal preparation and scope development for geotechnical tasks.
Demonstrating a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous learning in a collaborative team environment.
The right candidate is a versatile and creative thinker who can lead teams of engineers to provide practical solutions to complex problems.
The candidate must possess the following experience:
5-10 years of geotechnical engineering and project management experience. Experience working on Toronto infrastructure projects is an asset
Bachelor’s level degree in Geotechnical Engineering (a master’s degree would be considered an asset).
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or ability to obtain in 12 months.
Experience with relevant technologies including finite element analysis, such as Plaxis or finite difference such as FLAC, GeoStudio, Leapfrog, LPile would be considered an asset
Strong verbal and written communication skills. This position is core to the growth of our Canadian Geotechnical group. The successful candidate will experience a collaborative work environment and a workplace where you are supported and empowered to grow.
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.