Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Location: Kelowna, BC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The OpportunityEcora is looking for a curious, driven Geotechnical EIT to join a growing team doing meaningful work across BC and beyond. This isn't a desk-only role - you'll be in the field, in the data, and in the reports, gaining the kind of broad, hands-on experience that accelerates a geotechnical career. Under the guidance of experienced PEng mentors, you'll contribute to projects spanning municipal infrastructure, residential and commercial development, transportation, and natural resource sectors from early investigation through construction.
What You'll Do- Site Investigations - Plan and execute geotechnical field programs including borehole drilling supervision, test pit logging, and in-situ testing (SPT, CPT, vane shear, etc.)
- Data Interpretation - Process and analyze geotechnical data to build subsurface models, soil profiles, and cross-sections
- Engineering Analyses - Run bearing capacity, settlement, and slope stability assessments using industry-standard tools (GeoStudio suite and others)
- Technical Reporting - Draft borehole logs, technical memos, and report sections for senior review; develop your writing into a genuine professional strength
- Construction Support - Attend site reviews and field inspections to verify work aligns with design intent and quality standards
- Lab Coordination - Coordinate soil and rock index and strength testing; interpret results to inform design parameters
- Team Collaboration - Work alongside civil, structural, and environmental colleagues to deliver well-rounded, integrated project solutions
What You Bring- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical focus
- Current EIT registration with EGBC, or eligibility for immediate registration
- Hands-on or academic familiarity with GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), AutoCAD, and/or GIS platforms
- A solid grounding in soil and rock mechanics - and genuine enthusiasm for applying it
- Clear, confident technical writing and communication skills
- A valid BC Class 5 driver's license and comfort working outdoors in variable conditions and travelling to remote sites
