Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Description

Your role at GEI.

Are you a geotechnical engineer ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team in either our Abbotsford or Coquitlam 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.

In this role, you won’t just be running numbers, you’ll 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. You’ll collaborate with clients, guide junior staff, and be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, practical solutions, and professional growth.

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 and mentor junior staff as needed.
• Visit project sites for inspections, testing, or client meetings.
• Participate in internal team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering; Master’s degree considered an asset.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• 5–8 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.
  
  

Additional Requirements

This is a safety-sensitive position that involves fieldwork. Candidates must be able to perform field tasks safely and efficiently, including working outdoors in various weather conditions and remote locations. Occasional short-term travel may be required. A valid BC driver’s license (or equivalent) is required.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

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.

GEI Consultants Canada (GEI) has merged with GeoWest Engineering, uniting GeoWest’s reputation for specialized geotechnical and environmental expertise in British Columbia with GEI’s expansive multidisciplinary resources and North American presence. This alliance enhances our ability to deliver innovative, value-driven engineering solutions that accelerate sustainable growth and build resilient, thriving communities across Canada. Together, as GEI, we combine local insight and national strength to tackle complex infrastructure, land development, and environmental challenges with technical excellence and a client-focused approach.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

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. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $45.67-60.09/ hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…
  
  

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.