Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER Seismic, dams, and complex geotechnical work in our growing Vancouver office Location: Vancouver, BC Permament, Full Time About the role PRI is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Vancouver office.

This is a hands-on senior role: you will lead projects end to end, seal your own work, and mentor the engineers and technologists around you.

The work spans land development, buildings, municipal and transportation infrastructure, and mining, including dams and tailings storage facilities.

Seismic assessment is central to the role, as it is to any consequential geotechnical work in this region.

• Lead geotechnical projects from scoping and site investigation through analysis, design, reporting, and construction support.
• Direct design of foundations, settlement, slope stability, retaining and shoring systems, earthworks, and ground improvement.
• Lead seismic assessment, including site classification, liquefaction triggering and mitigation, seismic slope stability, and seismic design parameters.
• Provide geotechnical leadership on dams and tailings storage facilities, including Dam Safety Review input, stability and seepage analysis, and instrumentation review.
• Plan and direct site investigations, and interpret field and laboratory data into practical, constructible recommendations.
• Take professional responsibility for your work, sealing reports, designs, and field reviews under EGBC practice requirements.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and fees, and mentor intermediate engineers, EITs, and technologists. What you brin g
• P.Eng. registered with EGBC, or immediately eligible for registration in BC.
• Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical specialization; a graduate degree is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience, leading and sealing your own projects.
• Demonstrated seismic experience, including site classification, liquefaction assessment and mitigation, and seismic design parameters under the BC Building Code.