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Principal Geotechnical Engineer
@ AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
Overview
AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is hiring a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for its Ontario geotechnical team, based in Etobicoke and/or Vaughan with a hybrid arrangement. The role leads geotechnical projects for transportation, tunnels, highways, rail, municipal roads and bridges, and requires a P.Eng and 8+ years practising in Ontario. Salary is stated at $125,000 to $171,900 annually.
Pay:
$125,000–$171,900 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage geotechnical projects within approved scopes, budgets and schedules
- Execute major programs and support complex proposals
- Mentor junior staff and act as technical reference
- Build client relationships and pursue business development opportunities
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams across transportation, tunnel, rail and energy sectors
Requirements summary:
- P.Eng licence held and practised in Ontario for 8+ years
- 12+ years of strong geotechnical engineering experience
- Senior experience with tunnels, highways, rail, roads and bridges
- Ministry of Transportation of Ontario experience considered a strong asset
- Proven geotechnical design experience with strong interpersonal skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 12+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 368 |
Job Description
Overview
Our Geotechnical Team in Ontario is expanding and we are now looking for an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This position is located in Etobicoke and/or Vaughan, Ontario but we would consider applicants in the greater Toronto area as well that have good geotechnical skills from projects such as transportation, tunnels, highways, rail, municipal roads and bridges.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer with good technical and engineering skills and a professional engineering designation - (P.Eng) to work on exciting projects where they can make their mark and move their career forward. This role offers a hybrid work environment, growth potential and a good work-life balance.
Your role
- Work closely with a variety of AtkinsRéalis professionals in multiple sectors such as transportation, tunnel, rail & transit, energy, cities and developments as well as industrial.
- Participate on multi-disciplinary teams and projects and will be expected to collaborate on multidisciplinary projects of all scales.
- Execute major programs, supporting complex proposals, mentoring of junior staff, as well as act as technical reference.
- Develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.
About you
- Must have 8+ years of holding P.Eng. License and practicing in Ontario, and over 12+ year with strong Geotechnical Engineering experience.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying and pursuing business development and market growth opportunities.
- Proven senior experience in tunnels, highways, rail, municipal roads and bridges, with experience with the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario considered as a strong asset.
- Lead and manage geotechnical projects in accordance with approved scopes of work, budgets, schedules, reporting requirements, and client agreements.
- Proven geotechnical design experience, with excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
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