Intermediate Foundations Engineer

Job Description

The Intermediate Foundations Engineer is a geotechnical engineering role based in Hamilton, Ontario, supporting the delivery of major projects in Canada. The role supports geotechnical engineering design and delivery, including foundations, roadways and pavements, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement solutions.

The role contributes to site investigations, analyzes soil, rock, and groundwater data, and prepares technical designs, specifications, reports, and other engineering documentation. Responsibilities also include advancing work through concept and detailed design, monitoring schedules and financial performance, and liaising with clients, government and regulatory bodies, and contractors.

Candidates require a university degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensure in Ontario, and a minimum of 8 years of progressive geotechnical design experience in a professional services environment. Experience delivering large-scale projects and knowledge of municipal engineering policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures are also required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical engineering delivery for major projects, including light rail transit infrastructure.
• Support the design and assessment of foundations, roadways and pavements, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement solutions.
• Develop site investigation programs for geotechnical design assignments.
• Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater data to support geotechnical design recommendations.
• Prepare engineering designs, specifications, reports, and technical documentation for geotechnical deliverables.
• Advance assigned work through concept and detailed design phases.
• Monitor project schedules, financial performance, and invoicing against established project requirements.
• Assess client needs and industry developments to inform proposed geotechnical solutions.
• Liaise with clients, government and regulatory bodies, and contractors throughout project delivery.
• Manage existing client relationships and contribute to the development of new client relationships.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive geotechnical design experience within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale projects.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal engineering policies, regulations, guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

Compensation: 80000 to 115000 (CAD) (YEARLY)