Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Vancouver. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering multi-disciplinary projects, supporting planning, design, and construction phases. They will work closely with clients, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to strengthening the geotechnical practice in Western Canada.

Requirements

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia or any other Canadian Province
• Minimum 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience on transportation, civil, ports, marine or large infrastructure projects
• Graduate degree in geotechnical engineering or a closely related discipline (preferred)
• Strong proficiency in interpreting ground investigations and developing geotechnical parameters
• Proven design experience with deep and shallow foundations, retaining structures, excavations and tunnels, slopes and embankments, and a range of ground improvement techniques
• Demonstrated ability to perform geotechnical seismic work, including liquefaction assessment, mitigation strategies, and seismic numerical modeling
• Experience with marine or port structures, offshore geotechnics, soft soils, or rock engineering (considered an asset)
• High level of technical competence with geotechnical and numerical modeling software, including PLAXIS, RS Pile, LPile, APile, SHAFT, GROUP, Seep W, Slope W, Slide2, CPeTIT, CLiq, LiqSV, AutoCAD or Civil 3D, and Settle3 or equivalent
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, support knowledge sharing, and foster a positive and collaborative learning environment
• Excellent technical writing skills with proven experience preparing high-quality engineering reports, memoranda, and design documentation
• Strong understanding of the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual CFEM 2023 and the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code CSA S6-19 and CSA S6-25

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous paid time off and vacation days