Principal Geotechnical Lead, Eastern Canada

Job Description

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald Canada has a new opportunity for an Eastern Canada Geotechnical Lead to join our dynamic and growing team working on iconic infrastructural projects, locally, nationally, and globally.

This strategic lead development role in our Canada Unit, based in our Toronto office, offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical engineering. You will bring your expertise in geotechnical engineering and team leadership to a diverse range of projects, including transportation infrastructure, excavations, tunnels, water and wastewater systems, energy, pipelines, ports, and other critical infrastructure. As our Eastern Canada Geotechnical Lead, you will share your valued expertise, while collaborating and learning from brilliant people across our global community of experts. Join our passionate team, united by shared values and a common purpose, and be inspired to make a meaningful impact every day.

As the Eastern Canada Geotechnical Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Management and delivery of ground exploration programs, geotechnical design and analysis, technical reports, and design evaluations for transport, water, energy, built environment, and advisory business sectors.

• Manage and develop a team of geotechnical engineers to deliver geotechnical investigations, geoseismic evaluations, and geotechnical design work

• Build internal and external client relationships with other engineering disciplines and project managers, and clients in the business sectors

• Lead proposal efforts and compile geotechnical proposals for a variety of infrastructure projects

• Manage subconsultants and subcontractors to provide geotechnical investigation services including drillers, utility locators, surveyors, traffic control, and geotechnical laboratories

• Participation and engagement with the geotechnical community in Ontario (specifically the GTHA).

• Coordinating with the Canada Geotechnical Lead to plan and lead the hiring of new staff – identifying gaps in the team, filling them, and planning for growth

To be successful in this role, the selected candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A strong academic background, with a Bachelor’s level degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (a Master’s degree would be considered an asset)

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) status in Ontario;

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience in geotechnical consultancy (not including education) (work with the Toronto Transit Commission, Metrolinx, Ministry of Transportation Ontario, and/or Ministry of Infrastructure would be considered an asset)

• Registry or experiences for application to be registered in MTO’s Registry Appraisal and Qualifications System (RAQS) system for medium or high complexity geotechnical engineering and/or tunnelling categories is preferred

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff and clients (technical and non-technical) and nurture the development of junior staff

• Strong technical skills associated with geotechnical investigations, geoseismic evaluations, and geotechnical design work, including working understanding of geotechnical software (e.g. Plaxis, GeoStudio packages, Rocscience packages, Ensoft packages, etc.)

• Ability and enthusiasm for supervising the work of others, including check and approval of key deliverables

• Gained project management skills and demonstrable technical lead and collaborative capabilities

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

This position is for an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this position is from $170,000 - $210,000.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.