Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. We are looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to support our Canadian Geotechnical Group in Toronto. In this position as the Engineer of Record (EOR), you will lead and supervise geotechnical engineers on interdisciplinary project teams to design, build and maintain large‑scale infrastructure across North America. Your expertise in soil‑structure interaction, foundation engineering, ground improvement, and geotechnical risk assessment will support the delivery of major transportation, bridge and heavy civil engineering projects. Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of a wide range of geotechnical projects from pursuit, planning through design and construction. Perform technical analysis, calculation and design for shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, retaining walls, slope stability, seismic and seepage studies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, clients and third parties as required. Author technical memos, reports and specifications to communicate your work. Supervise, coordinate and review the work of other geotechnical engineers, including technical reports, engineering drawings, cost estimates, specifications, contract documents and technical support during construction. Oversee the planning and management of projects to ensure work is fit for purpose, completed on schedule and within budget. Provide project management and technical oversight, including mentoring team members and setting high standards for professionalism and quality. Work with new and existing clients to identify opportunities and develop new business as part of our ongoing growth strategy. Lead proposal efforts and compile geotechnical proposals for a variety of infrastructure projects. Lead design teams, plan and manage resources to deliver assignments within the required schedules and assigned budgets. Participate and engage with the geotechnical community in Ontario (specifically the GTHA). Demonstrate a commitment to quality, safety and continuous learning in a collaborative team environment. Qualifications Strong academic background with a Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (a Master’s degree would be considered an asset). 15+ years of geotechnical engineering and project management experience, with an emphasis on transportation, infrastructure, heavy civil and energy engineering structures. Registered Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario is required. Thorough understanding and proven track record of infrastructure project delivery in the GTHA is required. Previous experience working with the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) at Pearson Airport 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 complexity geotechnical engineering and/or tunnelling categories is preferred. Detailed design and construction experience of a variety of deep foundation solutions (different forms of piling) and shallow foundations to support buildings and bridges. Experience of working closely with structural engineers to deliver foundation solutions, as well as earthquake engineering and performance‑based design. Strong background providing geotechnical support for design of complex structures, as well as experience with the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, CSA Codes, National Building Code and Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. Experience with design‑bid‑build and alternative procurement models (e.g. P3, Design‑Build). The right candidate is a versatile and detailed thinker who can lead teams of engineers to provide practical solutions to complex problems. Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. Hybrid Working Policy At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility and trust. Location and Contract Information Location: Toronto, ON, CA Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Various Discipline: Geotechnical and tunnelling Job Ref: 12210 Recruiter Contact: Katie Champoux #J-18808-Ljbffr