Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Date: January 19, 2026

Location: Halifax, NS; St. John’s, NL

Company: STRUM CONSULTING

Who We Are:

Strum Consulting is a 200-person consulting company with diverse projects throughout Atlantic Canada. Strum provides engineering, surveying and environmental services for a range of clients in the fields of Municipal Engineering, Storm Water Management, Transportation, Commercial Developments, Renewable Energy, Contaminated Sites, and Commercial Developments.

Since 1995, Strum has provided a work environment that encourages career development while maintaining a work life balance in Atlantic Canada. We offer competitive pay, a dynamic work environment, and an excellent benefits package. Please see our website to learn more about the type of work we do www.strum.com.

Strum Consulting, is presently expanding our Geotechnical Engineering Division and has an opening in our Halifax, NS & St. John’s, NL office location for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package.
• Work on a wide range of large and small, interesting projects, including new and upcoming technologies.
• Interact with a diverse client base.
• Be part of a team where your input will be noticed and valued.
• Collaboration and room for professional development and career growth.
• Dynamic and flexible work arrangements (e.g., work from home and work from the office).

The position requires a highly motivated individual with both technical and communication skills, a positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and strong organizational and communication skills. At Strum, we provide a professional, energetic team environment that promotes camaraderie, and collaboration which results in low staff turnover.

Role Description:

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will support the Geotechnical Division by applying engineering principles to both field and office work, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and client interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Strum’s health and safety program and ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Project manage geotechnical investigations, including borehole and test pits, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Prepare proposals and detailed geotechnical reports with recommendations for foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and earthworks.
• Manage, supervise and support junior staff in the field, office and laboratory.
• Participate in business development events and client liaison.
• Attend and participate in weekly internal meetings and coordinate with team members to ensure efficient and timely delivery of projects within the schedule.
• Support existing teams while demonstrating ability to work independently and as part of a larger close-knit team.

Attributes and skills:

• Professional Engineer, licensed or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia or Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland & Labrador.
• 10 years of applicable experience.
• Geotechnical consulting background is an asset.
• Willingness to learn and work as a member of a team comprised of surveyors, engineers, technicians, environmental scientists, and biologists.
• Strong attention to detail, motivation, and excellent communications skills.
• Possess professional demeanour and communicate with excellent verbal and written skills in English.

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