What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Geotechnical Engineer position at BBA Consultants?
Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
As a junior geotechnical engineer, you’ll execute geotechnical engineering tasks. You’ll provide analysis, design, construction support and geotechnical site investigation services, within the context of overall project execution objectives.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.
Your future role on our team
As a junior geotechnical engineer, you’ll execute geotechnical engineering tasks. You’ll provide analysis, design, construction support and geotechnical site investigation services, within the context of overall project execution objectives.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Technically manage and direct geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities, conduct laboratory materials testing and prepare technical reports
- Review and supervise civil/geotechnical-related construction activities
- Conduct geotechnical engineering analysis, including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis
- Work on rock mechanics applications, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment, and reinforcement design
- Plan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installations, and monitor and report results
- Play a role in multidisciplinary project teams, including ensuring deliverable technical quality
- Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members and clients
- Participate in proposal work
- Travel to project sites within the U.S. and potentially internationally
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Results-driven
- Thirst to learn and excel
- Willingness to work together while having fun
- B.Sc. or master’s degree in mining engineering, geological engineering, or civil engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering
- Registered engineer in training (EIT) or eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within one year of starting
- 1 to 3 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience
- Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical writing experience and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
- Asset: Bilingual in Spanish and/or French
- Asset: Familiarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, FLAC, and more
- Annual base salary from $67,000 to $95,000
- Annual premium program for regular employees
- Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
- 401(k) r etirement plan
- Annual paid time off (PTO)
- Statutory holidays
- Premium for employee referrals
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
- A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
- A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no sense of hierarchy
- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
- Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, and more
- A growing business with many opportunities
- An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
- On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.
Salary : $67,000 - $95,000