Job Description

Geotechnical Engineer (Seismic Engineer)

Toronto, North Vancouver


Regular, Full-Time


Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the renowned engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you contribute to our growth with your skills and knowledge in regional and international underground and tunnel projects? Then this could be the next step in your career!

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer (Seismic Engineer) to join our global team of experts and work within a functional team that is responsible for performing engineering analysis, design, and technical reports and drawings for tunnels and various underground structures, such as deep shafts, cut-and-cover structures, and mined tunnels and caverns for metro transit, infrastructure, or hydroelectric power projects. In this role, you will be responsible for working with multidisciplinary teams and delivering tasks in terms of budget, quality, and timelines.



Your key responsibilities will be to:



Perform engineering analysis and design of rock tunnels, caverns, and shafts in mixed and complex ground conditions such as soft/loose soils and bedrock (initial support and final lining) constructed by various construction methods, such as sequential excavation method (SEM) known as New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM), TBM, drill and blast, etc. Apply soil and rock mechanics skills and experience to evaluate various failure modes and develop ground support schemes Classify and characterize ground conditions for different tunneling and underground excavation methods based on geotechnical data Communicate, interpret, and organize design work through the preparation of drawing sketches indicating support types, geometry, construction sequencing, and instrumentation and results into project documentation, such as technical memoranda and geotechnical design reports Provide input in digital delivery and information management of various projects from conception through to completion

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.


On top of that, you will have:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university A registered Professional Engineer License (P.Eng.) A registered Professional Engineer License (P.Eng.) in Ontario (ON) or British Columbia (BC) A minimum of 7+ years' experience working on project design, carrying out analysis and design of tunnels, caverns, and underground structures in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction industry Experience and familiarity with the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, CSA Codes, National Building Code, and Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code Basic knowledge of typical BIM and parametric design software, such as AutoCAD, Dynamo, Grasshopper, etc., and design software, such as RS2/3, SWEDGE, UNWEDGE, DIPS, UDEC, FLAC/FLAC3D, Plaxis 2D/3D, Sofistik, etc. Experience in seismic site-specific response analyses using FLAC and Plaxis. Experience in the design of ground improvements for mitigating liquefaction.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.



We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.



With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.


Some of our benefits include:


Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Base compensation: $90,000 to $123,000 for North Vancouver location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and location.

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Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information.


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Application deadline

31 October 2025

Recruitment type

Full-Time, Permanent

Country

Canada

Locations

North Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON

Req. ID

59729