Posted 17 days ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer (26030)
@ GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited.
Hanwell, New Brunswick
Overview
GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists is hiring a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer in its Fredericton office to lead geotechnical programs across Atlantic Canada. The role covers design, field investigation, project management and mentoring junior staff on roads, bridges, mines and dams. It offers a 37.5-hour week, hybrid options, a profit-sharing bonus and RRSP matching up to 5%.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate geotechnical field investigations, analysis, design and reporting
- Complete foundation, retaining structure and dam design
- Manage project budgets, schedules, scope and quality
- Manage contractors and subcontractors across Atlantic Provinces
- Mentor junior staff
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil or geological engineering
- Minimum 12 years post-graduate geotechnical experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada or eligible for APEGNB
- Proficiency in Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Settle3D, FLAC or PLAXIS
- Experience with CPT and SPT field investigation
- Valid driver's licence and personal vehicle
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 12+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred), Doctorate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Responsibly Shaping the Canadian Landscape, One Project at a Time.
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Responsibly Shaping the Canadian Landscape, One Project at a Time. Since 1986, GEMTEC has grown from a small New Brunswick geotechnical engineering, materials testing and environmental engineering firm into a leading multidisciplinary company with offices and CCIL-certified laboratories across Eastern and Atlantic Canada. Employee-owned with more than 150 engineers, scientists, technical personnel and support staff, GEMTEC is founded on the solid technical expertise and experience of our highly educated and skilled specialists. For over 30 years, we have served our clients and the public interest with honesty and respect, while providing cost-effective and innovative solutions. GEMTEC is built on a solid foundation of experience, knowledge and integrity. Build on GEMTEC. GROW WITH US! Build a career with GEMTEC. Our people and culture are at the base of what sets us apart. We have an incredibly knowledgeable, collaborative team of experts who love to solve problems. Our leadership team believes that growth comes from challenging work and learning opportunities. Continuous improvement through certification seminars, continuing studies, industry conferences, mentorship programs, job shadowing are just a few examples of how we invest back to talent members. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere where independent thought can grow. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and love solving problems, we invite you to browse open roles below. If you don’t see something open now, we may be looking tomorrow, please feel welcome to submit your resume to [email protected]. GEMTEC Limited has offices in the following locations: New Brunswick (HQ) - Fredericton New Brunswick - Moncton New Brunswick - Saint John New Brunswick - Bathurst New Brunswick - Grand Falls Newfoundland - St. John's Nova Scotia - Halifax Quebec - Montreal Ontario - Ottawa Ontario - Petawawa Ontario - GTA (Oshawa) Ontario - Barrie
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,522
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 301
- Reported office locations
- 124 Greenview Dr, Hanwell, New Brunswick E3C 2A5, CA
- 589 Rothesay Avenue, Saint John, New Brunswick E2H 2G9, CA
- 11 Akerley Blvd, 450, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1V7, CA
- 19 Dundee Ave, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4R6, CA
- 11 Cooke Dr, Moncton, New Brunswick E1E 0J1, CA
- 1854 Miramichi Ave, Bathurst, New Brunswick E2A 1Y5, CA
- 389 Saint-André Rd, Saint-André, New Brunswick E3Z 3E9, CA
- 825 Boulevard Guimond, Longueuil, Quebec J4G 2M7, CA
- 32 Steacie Dr, Kanata, Ontario K2K 2A9, CA
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- 44 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 1102, Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7, CA
- 142 Industrial Ave, Petawawa, Ontario K8H 2W8, CA
- 124 Greenview Dr, Hanwell, New Brunswick E3C 2A5, CA
- 6695 Millcreek Dr, Unit 7, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5R8, CA
- Business categories
- Field Support
- Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited.
- GEMTEC Consulting Engineers & Scientists Limited
- Specialties
- Geophysics
- Geotehnical
- Engineering
- Science
- Environmental
- and Hydrogeology
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Responsibly Shaping the Canadian Landscape, One Project at a Time. Since 1986, GEMTEC has grown from a small New Brunswick geotechnical engineering, materials testing and environmental engineering firm into a leading multidisciplinary company with offices and CCIL-certified laboratories across Eastern and Atlantic Canada. Employee-owned with more than 150 engineers, scientists, technical personnel and support…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil Engineering |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Hanwell, New Brunswick |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Specialties | GeophysicsGeotehnicalEngineeringScienceEnvironmentaland Hydrogeology |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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We are seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer in our Fredericton, New Brunswick office. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams on unique and challenging projects across Atlantic Canada. This role offers continued professional development in the technical and management fields.
About Us
At GEMTEC, we offer something different. We’re an employee-owned, 400-person multidisciplinary consulting firm—not too big, not too small. We’re large enough to compete head-to-head with publicly traded engineering giants, but still small enough to maintain the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team.
Our size and hands-on management style let us move quickly, embrace new opportunities, and empower our people to shape their own careers—without getting lost in corporate bureaucracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work on a myriad of projects spanning roads, bridges, mining, tunnelling and dams, etc.
- Work collaboratively with other GEMTEC offices, particularly for larger and multi-disciplinary assignments.
- Coordinate and manage geotechnical programs, including field investigations, geotechnical analysis and design, and report preparation for highways, roads, bridges, buildings, marine and municipal infrastructure, land development, geotechnical instrumentation, mines and dams.
- Complete geotechnical design for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankment dams, roadway embankments, railways, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless construction, staged embankment construction, and ground improvement methods.
- Perform project management functions, including proposal preparation, budget estimation, scheduling, scope management, project summary report preparation, maintaining quality throughout the project, and implementing improvements.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Adhere to health and safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment.
- Manage projects across Atlantic Provinces
- Manage contractors and subcontractors
- Other duties as required (communicate with clients, contractors and internal teams, implement quality control procedures, identify and manage risks).
The good stuff you get:
- Full time permanent salaried position
- Employee-owned company with future potential to become a shareholder
- Year-end profit-sharing bonus
- Health and dental benefits
- Matching RRSP program with employer contributions up to 5%
- Paid time off (vacation starting at 4 weeks per year and 2 weeks of sick time per year)
- Office year-end closure (paid time off between Christmas and New Years)
- Work/life balance including a 37.5 hour work week and flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.
- Growth and development opportunities as we work on a large variety of projects so you can build your skills and experience.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Civil or Geological Engineering programs may also be suitable) from a recognized university. A Master’s or Doctorate degree is considered an asset.
- Minimum of 12 years of post-graduate experience in civil, geological, mining engineering, with a focus on geotechnical engineering.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring the delivery of quality work on time and within budget.
- Have experience in geotechnical design for roads, bridges, dams, buildings, tunneling, etc.
- Be proficient in geotechnical software applications such as Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Settle3D, FLAC, PLAXIS or similar.
- Be a licensed Professional Engineer in Canada and be (or eligible to become) a Registered Professional Engineer with APEGNB.
- Be motivated to provide excellent client service and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Have experience with and the ability to make informed decisions regarding intrusive and non-intrusive field investigations, basic and advanced laboratory testing, and material characterization.
- Be experienced in field investigation techniques such as CPT, SPT, and their application in static and seismic design.
- Valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle for work related travel.
Interested individuals, click here to apply: https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/careers/358
Have questions, contact our Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Jess Turner at [email protected].
Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates proceeding to the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, even if this opportunity isn’t for you, the next one might be!
Should you be selected for an interview and require accommodation of any kind, please kindly help us understand how we can help. Email [email protected]
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