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Canada
Onsite
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Environmental or Geotechnical Engineer based in Canada.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental or Geotechnical Engineer to help expand and strengthen an established engineering practice while delivering high-quality consulting services. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering leadership to develop business capabilities, mentor technical professionals, and oversee complex engineering projects from planning through implementation. You will lead initiatives involving liner and containment system design, environmental permitting, project budgeting, and quality assurance. Building strong relationships with clients, regulators, suppliers, and industry peers will be essential to your success. This opportunity is well suited to a technically strong professional who values collaboration, safety, and practical engineering solutions. You will join a people-focused, employee-owned environment that emphasizes flexibility, trust, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to project and business success.
Collaborate with the Vice President of Engineering to expand and implement the engineering practice development plan.
Support, mentor, and develop a committed team of engineering professionals, encouraging technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, suppliers, industry peers, and other project stakeholders.
Strengthen the organization's professional reputation by consistently delivering high-quality engineering services and maintaining strong client relationships.
Lead Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and delivering detailed liner and containment system design and permitting projects.
Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet technical requirements, applicable regulations, quality standards, and client expectations.
Provide technical guidance on conceptual and detailed engineering design, including grading, site layout, site servicing, and stormwater management.
Contribute expertise in environmental, geotechnical, and civil engineering projects, including embankment design, slope stability, and dam safety where applicable.
Prepare, review, and oversee technical reports, design documentation, and project communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professional quality.
Promote a strong culture of health, safety, wellness, teamwork, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Adapt to evolving project needs and business priorities while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and sustainable engineering practice growth.
At least 10 years of professional experience in consulting engineering, with a background in geotechnical, environmental, or civil engineering.
Current Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional engineering status recognized in Canada.
Strong technical knowledge and experience in conceptual and detailed engineering design.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software for engineering design and project development.
Good understanding of grading, site layout, site servicing, and stormwater management principles.
Experience leading engineering projects, including project planning, budgeting, budget management, quality control, and client relationship management.
Excellent technical report-writing skills and strong verbal communication abilities.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to support team development and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to consistently delivering high-quality work.
A positive, caring, and collaborative approach, with a genuine commitment to health, safety, wellness, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with clients, regulators, suppliers, colleagues, and industry partners.
Additional assets:
Familiarity with current solid waste regulations in Ontario.
Experience with embankment design, slope stability analysis, geotechnical engineering, and dam safety.
Experience working on liner systems, containment design, and related environmental permitting projects.
Competitive annual salary: CAD $125,000–$175,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Flexible working arrangements: Options to work remotely or from an available company location in Canada.
Employee ownership opportunities: A flexible ownership program that gives shareholders opportunities to contribute to company decisions.
Collaborative workplace culture: An environment built around transparency, trust, empathy, empowerment, flexibility, and teamwork.
Professional development: Opportunities to help shape your career path and contribute to the growth of the engineering practice.
Leadership opportunities: The chance to mentor professionals, guide project delivery, and influence engineering standards and business development.
Work-life balance: A people-focused culture that values employee well-being and sustainable working practices.
Meaningful project work: Opportunities to contribute to engineering solutions while strengthening client relationships and delivering high-quality consulting services.
Inclusive workplace: A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating a supportive environment for people from a wide range of backgrounds.
