Description
Your role at GEI.
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Are you a geotechnical engineer ready to take your career to the next level? Weโre looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team in our Victoria, BC office. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated professional with 5 to 8 years of consulting experience who thrives in both field and office settings.
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In this role, you wonโt just be running numbers, youโll be at the forefront of diverse, high-impact projects spanning civil infrastructure, land development, and environmental sectors. From planning and executing site investigations to shaping technical designs and reports, your work will directly influence how communities grow and evolve. Youโll collaborate with clients, guide junior staff, and be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, practical solutions, and professional growth.
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Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Conduct and coordinate geotechnical field investigations.
- Analyze field and laboratory data to support design recommendations.
- Prepare geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications.
- Assist with proposals, budgets, and project scoping.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support senior engineers with technical tasks. ย
- Oversee work performed by junior engineers and technical staff .
- Visit project sites for inspections, testing, or client meetings.
- Participate in internal team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- Manage project budgets and deliverables.
- Business development to expand Client base.ย
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering; Masterโs degree considered an asset.
- Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
- 5โ8 ย years of geotechnical engineering experience, preferably within a consulting environment in Canada.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Proficient in geotechnical software for design and analysis.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive and solution-driven approach.
- Experience supporting or leading field programs and preparing geotechnical reports.
- Comfortable interacting with clients and regulatory bodies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request
- Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.
We are GEI.ย
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Some of the worldโs most pressing problems โ from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply โ need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. ย
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We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clientsโ most complex challenges. ย
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With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
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In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlanโs nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.ย ย
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Employee-owned. Employee-focused. ย
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As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.ย Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs โ we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded โ which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEIโs career siteย here.
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GEIโs Total Rewards Package Includesย
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonusย
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipendsย
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursementย
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancementย
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licensesย
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Programย
- Rewards and Recognitionย
- RRSP Programย
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholderย ย
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusionย
- And Moreโฆย
GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.