Geotechnical Engineer

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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Northern Canada Geotechnical team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories . The successful candidate will support a wide range of geotechnical and permafrost engineering projects for mining, transportation, water, energy, municipal, and community infrastructure clients throughout Northern Canada.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong interest in northern engineering and some experience with permafrost-related investigations and infrastructure. The role will involve a combination of fieldwork, engineering analyses, report preparation, and construction support, providing excellent opportunities for technical growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and execution of geotechnical and permafrost field investigations.; Support drilling, sampling, test pit programs, and installation of geotechnical instrumentation.; Log soil, rock, and frozen ground samples and maintain detailed field records.; Compile and interpret geotechnical laboratory and field data.; Assist in preparing geotechnical reports, engineering assessments, and design recommendations.; Support foundation, embankment, earthworks, pavement, and slope stability analyses.; Participate in permafrost characterization studies and monitoring programs.; Assist in evaluating frost heave, thaw settlement, and other permafrost-related geohazards.; Conduct site inspections and construction monitoring activities.; Support proposal preparation, project planning, and technical documentation.; Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.; Adhere to corporate health, safety, and quality requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering.; Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligible for registration with NAPEG.; 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.; Some experience with permafrost investigations, cold-regions engineering, or northern infrastructure projects.; Experience supporting geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring.; Strong verbal and written communication skills.; Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel to remote project sites.; Ability to work safely in challenging field environments and remote northern locations.

Nice to have

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering.; Experience working in northern Canada, including the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, or northern provinces.; Familiarity with permafrost terrain assessment, frozen ground characterization, and thermal monitoring programs.; Knowledge of frost heave, thaw settlement, thermokarst development, and climate change impacts on infrastructure.; Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, Seep/W, Settle3, LPile, or equivalent.; Experience supporting mining, transportation, water, or community infrastructure projects.; Understanding of northern construction practices and remote logistics.