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Slihrms

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

CA.ON.Toronto.191 The West Mall · CA.ON.Vaughan.401 Hanlan Road

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Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$125,000 – $171,900 per year
Country
CA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Sept 2026

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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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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.

Find out more.

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.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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