Intermediate Civil/Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation

About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.
Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.
We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.
The Role
BGC is seeking an Intermediate Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary project teams focused on transportation infrastructure and related civil-geotechnical projects. This role involves technical design, analysis, and field work for projects that include slope stabilization, foundations, and earth retention systems. The ideal candidate will have solid field experience, including geotechnical drilling and construction observation, and will be eligible for professional registration within 1 year of hire.
Responsibilities
Conduct geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for transportation-related projects, including slope stabilization, earthworks, foundations, and earth retention systems
Prepare technical reports and contribute to proposal development
Complete field logs of boreholes in both soil and rock during subsurface investigations
Perform field inspections and site visits during construction phases
Interpret in situ and laboratory test results and instrumentation data
Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure quality and technical excellence
Support project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and clients
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate
Required Education, Experience & Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
5–8 years of relevant industry experience, or 3–6 years with a master’s degree
Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the USA within 1 year of hire
Experience with field investigation techniques such as soil visual-manual descriptions, rock core logging, SPT sampling, CPT soundings, test pits, and geophysical surveys
Solid understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles, including limit equilibrium analysis, ASD and LRFD foundation analysis, and lateral earth pressure and earth retention
Familiarity with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W, Slide2, RSPile, LPile, PLAXIS, or similar
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Education, Experience & Competencies
Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Experience with deep and shallow foundation design (spread footings, driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles)
Exposure to earth retention systems (lateral earth pressure diagrams; design of shoring, soil nail walls, tieback walls, MSE walls)
Prior experience in consulting engineering or construction
Position Requirements
Drug & Alcohol Testing
To ensure we meet our client’s compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee’s first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.
Driver’s License
BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver’s abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.
Travel and Vaccination
BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact Human Resources. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.
Company Benefits
BGC offers our employees the following:
Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
Comprehensive benefits package:
Health, Dental and Vision coverage
LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance

Employment type
FTR - Full-time Regular

Work arrangement
No