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Civil Geotechnical Engineer

MatchBox Consulting Group

Victoria, BC On-site Contract

Posted 2026-05-18

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Job Description

Geotechnical Engineer – Generation Stations

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a long-term onsite contract supporting one of British Columbia's largest utility and clean energy organizations. This role is based on Vancouver Island and is ideal for a professional engineer with strong civil geotechnical and underground utility construction experience who thrives in complex infrastructure and construction environments.

The successful candidate will support engineering design, construction reviews, inspections, field coordination, and project execution activities related to underground utility and transmission infrastructure projects.

This position requires onsite presence in Victoria, BC, including night shift work during the initial phase of the assignment.

If you're interested in contributing to major infrastructure and underground utility projects within one of British Columbia's leading energy organizations, apply today!

Key Responsibilities

•Support civil and geotechnical engineering design, construction, and field review activities
•Prepare and review engineering documentation including design basis reports, specifications, work packages, and construction documentation
•Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
•Conduct site investigations, inspections, constructability reviews, and field assessments
•Support underground utility and transmission infrastructure construction activities
•Respond to RFIs, review contractor deliverables, and support contract administration activities
•Prepare site inspection reports, deficiency lists, and project close-out documentation

Must Haves

•Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC
•Degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering
•Minimum 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
•Strong civil geotechnical background with underground utility construction experience
•Professional Liability Insurance
•Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
•First Aid Training
•Experience with engineering design, construction inspections, and field support activities

Nice to Haves

•Experience with underground transmission line construction and design within BC utility environments
•Experience with geotechnical instrumentation, seismic hazard analysis, and groundwater systems
•Working knowledge of software such as Rocscience, GeoSlope, FLAC, PLAXIS, MODFLOW, or similar geotechnical analysis tools

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