About McElhanney McElhanney is a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations across Western Canada, offering innovative engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. We work in teams to build strong connections with staff, clients, and local communities, providing varied projects, high levels of autonomy, career development opportunities, and an excellent total compensation and benefits package. The Opportunity McElhanney seeks an Immediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Northwest BC. This role is part of a growing, small‑office geotechnical team supported by a wider network of Geotechnical Professionals in British Columbia and Alberta. You will help shape our regional geotechnical services and grow our presence via local experience and professional connections. Live, Work and Play in Northwest BC Northwest British Columbia features diverse terrain from the Pacific Ocean in Prince Rupert and Kitimat to the Coast Mountains in Terrace and Smithers. Each of our four offices offers a lifestyle tailored to its community, with activities such as ocean kayaking, mountain biking, backcountry fishing, and hiking. What You’ll Do Support the delivery of geotechnical solutions for civil infrastructure projects, including linear infrastructure, water & wastewater systems, slope stability, buildings, and marine structures. Lead geotechnical field investigations and studies, interpreting and documenting results. This role involves a combination of field and office work. Prepare fee estimates and proposals for small to medium assignments ($10,000–$100,000). Contribute to internal and external business development and client management. Coordinate project schedules and budgets efficiently. Provide oversight, guidance, direction, and mentoring to junior technical staff. Grow technical expertise to support current and future McElhanney business and the Geotechnical team. What You’ll Bring University degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis. 5 to 12 years of progressive experience in relevant geotechnical fields. Strong knowledge of geotechnical design principles for civil infrastructure projects. Registration with Engineers and Geoscience BC (or eligibility) and possession of a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist registration, or current EIT or GIT status with ability to register within one year. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Project management skills, including budgeting, financial oversight, and schedule management. Business development capabilities and mentoring experience. What Can We Offer You? The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $125,000 per annum, commensurate with education, experience, skills, and qualifications. The base salary will be based on the successful candidate’s profile. Work‑Life Harmony: flexible hours to fit your lifestyle. Comprehensive benefits: maternity and parental leave top‑up, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program. Safe & inclusive workplace. Attractive total compensation, including a generous bonus plan. Professional development: dues reimbursement, educational assistance, mentorship, workshops, and committee involvement. Career progression support and mentorship. Relocation support: financial assistance if applicable. This role is designated as a safety‑sensitive position. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We cultivate a culture of respect and inclusion for all, welcoming applicants from diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, ages, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job resonates with you, apply even if you do not meet all requirements; we are interested in learning the unique contributions you can bring. To apply, visit Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. McElhanney is aware of fraudulent job offers. We will never request monetary exchange. For more information, visit Disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law may result in transfer outside Canada, including to the United States. Our Purpose Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr