Junior Geotechnical Engineer

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

As a Geotechnical Engineer , you will play a key supporting role in the investigation, design, and delivery of geotechnical solutions for foundation and pavement engineering projects within the transportation, infrastructure, and major projects sectors.

Missions/Main Duties

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of geotechnical investigations for foundation and pavement engineering projects across transportation, infrastructure, and major developments.
• Provide technical support, design input, and reporting assistance under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with site investigations, soil sampling, and laboratory testing.
• Interpret soil, rock, and groundwater data to support geotechnical design recommendations.
• Help prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to the design and assessment of foundations, roads and pavements, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement solutions.
• Participate in field activities, including site supervision, drilling operations, construction monitoring, and laboratory testing support.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to help deliver project objectives on time and within budget.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards, codes, and health and safety regulations.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registered as an E.I.T is preferrable.
• 4 + years of relevant experience, with demonstrated involvement in geotechnical design and evaluation.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, foundation design, and pavement structure analysis.
• Experience with materials testing, subgrade assessment, and foundation system recommendations is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork, including site investigations and construction monitoring, as required.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

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Workplace Type

Hybrid

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