AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to help expand and grow our geotechnical practice in Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will be based out of our Halifax, NS office and will work in a full-time, hybrid role.
In this role, we will rely on you to deliver practical, constructible, and cost-effective geotechnical solutions and to contribute to the continued growth of our geotechnical capabilities across Atlantic Canada.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver geotechnical engineering support across project phases, including planning, field investigations, analysis, design, reporting, and construction.
• Plan and manage geotechnical investigations, including subcontractor coordination (e.g., drilling, traffic control), fieldwork execution oversight, and interpretive reporting.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and design related to shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankments, marine works, railways, highways, airports, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless, and ground improvement methods.
• Support projects in sectors such as transportation, water resources, marine, civil infrastructure, energy, and buildings.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and design deliverables; review and seal deliverables as required.
• Provide technical leadership within multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating effectively with designers, drafters, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support business development by preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for geotechnical assignments.
• Maintain quality and consistency of deliverables; identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and partner consultants.
• Travel within Canada when required.