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We are seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer in our Fredericton, New Brunswick office. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams on unique and challenging projects across Atlantic Canada. This role offers continued professional development in the technical and management fields.About UsAt GEMTEC, we offer something different. We're an employee-owned, 400-person multidisciplinary consulting firm?not too big, not too small. We're large enough to compete head-to-head with publicly traded engineering giants, but still small enough to maintain the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team.Our size and hands-on management style let us move quickly, embrace new opportunities, and empower our people to shape their own careers?without getting lost in corporate bureaucracy.Key Responsibilities:Work on a myriad of projects spanning roads, bridges, mining, tunnelling and dams, etc.Work collaboratively with other GEMTEC offices, particularly for larger and multi-disciplinary assignments.Coordinate and manage geotechnical programs, including field investigations, geotechnical analysis and design, and report preparation for highways, roads, bridges, buildings, marine and municipal infrastructure, land development, geotechnical instrumentation, mines and dams.Complete geotechnical design for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankment dams, roadway embankments, railways, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless construction, staged embankment construction, and ground improvement methods.Perform project management functions, including proposal preparation, budget estimation, scheduling, scope management, project summary report preparation, maintaining quality throughout the project, and implementing improvements.Mentor junior staff.Adhere to health and safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment.Manage projects across Atlantic ProvincesManage contractors and subcontractorsOther duties as required (communicate with clients, contractors and internal teams, implement quality control procedures, identify and manage risks).The good stuff you get:Full time permanent salaried position Employee-owned company with future potential to become a shareholderYear-end profit-sharing bonusHealth and dental benefitsMatching RRSP program with employer contributions up to 5%Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks per year and 2 weeks of sick time)Office year-end closure (paid time off between Christmas and New Years)Work/life balance including a 37.5 hour work week and flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.Growth and development opportunities as we work on a large variety of projects so you can build your skills and experience.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Civil or Geological Engineering programs may also be suitable) from a recognized university. A Master's or Doctorate degree is considered an asset.Minimum of 12 years of post-graduate experience in civil, geological, mining engineering, with a focus on geotechnical engineering.Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring the delivery of quality work on time and within budget.Have experience in geotechnical design for roads, bridges, dams, buildings, tunneling, etc.Be proficient in geotechnical software applications such as Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Settle3D, FLAC, PLAXIS or similar.Be a licensed Professional Engineer in Canada and be (or eligible to become) a Registered Professional Engineer with APEGNB.Be motivated to provide excellent client service and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Have experience with and the ability to make informed decisions regarding intrusive and non-intrusive field investigations, basic and advanced laboratory testing, and material characterization.Be experienced in field in Location Fredericton , NB Work location On site Salary $ 31.27 to $ 83.24 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CareerBeacon #2234659 Various locations Fredericton, NB
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.