Geotechnical & Foundational Technical Specialist

Short Description:

The Geotechnical & Foundations Technical Specialist oversees all geotechnical and foundation-related activities for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE). This role ensures technical integrity through design, investigation, and construction phases by coordinating subsurface studies, managing risks, and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant solutions.

ABOUT ALBERICI

Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $4-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record.

Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centers amongst others. At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America. Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers.

We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.

When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.

Are you Built for the Challenge?

Our values:

Working Safely

Valuing Diversity

Serving Humbly

Executing with Integrity

Solving Creatively

Engaging Fully

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Geotechnical & Foundations Technical Specialist, you will play a critical role in shaping the success of the ECWE project by providing expert guidance on ground conditions and foundation systems. Reporting to the Technical Lead, you will lead geotechnical investigation programs during the Development Phase, including borehole drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, and establishing geotechnical baselines. Your insights will inform foundation design and help mitigate technical risks early in the process.

In the Construction Phase, you will act as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring excavation, shoring, dewatering, and foundation installation align with design assumptions and project standards. Collaboration is key—you will work closely with design consultants, construction teams, Project Co representatives, and stakeholders to maintain safety, efficiency, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This position demands strong technical acumen, proactive risk management, and the ability to integrate geotechnical considerations into complex, multidisciplinary designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that construction activities comply with design specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards. Review instrumentation and monitoring data (incl. inclinometers, BMPs, tunnel monitoring instruments, piezometers, strain gauges etc.) and actions when thresholds are exceeded.
• Support planning, execution, and technical review of geotechnical investigations, including borehole logging, sampling programs, soil/rock classification, groundwater assessments, and laboratory testing.
• Coordinate foundation design interfaces (e.g., SOE systems, piles, caissons, micropiles, tiebacks, dewatering systems, footings) between design teams, technical disciplines, and construction personnel.
• Review geotechnical and foundation design documents, drawings, reports, and criteria to ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and design progression milestones
• Provide senior level technical guidance to internal teams and subcontractors regarding subsurface conditions, excavation strategies, foundation systems, and geotechnical risk mitigation.
• Support development of Geotechnical Baseline Reports and participate in risk and design workshops.
• Ensure alignment between design assumptions and field conditions through participation in excavation reviews, subgrade inspections, monitoring programs, and technical assessments.
• Identify deviations from geotechnical or foundation requirements and recommend corrective actions or alternative solutions.
• Participate in NCR resolution for geotechnical and foundation works.
• Collaborate closely with the Construction Manager to ensure constructability, safety, and efficiency of excavation, shoring, and foundation works.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation, including inspection logs, technical reviews, monitoring data summaries, and compliance reports. Review Monitoring Installation plans and coordinate client approvals (including approvals required for third-party assets).
• Interface with geotechnical consultants, civil/structural designers, testing laboratories, and construction teams to ensure proper integration of technical requirements across project phases.
• Support implementation of Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures related to geotechnical hazards, deep excavations, and foundation works.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret geotechnical data and provide practical recommendations.
• Experience in transit, underground works, major civil structures, or station environments is considered an asset.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with design consultants, contractors, testing labs, and internal teams.
• Strong technical judgment, risk awareness, and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on constructability and compliance.
• Strong understanding of design–construction integration, technical interface management, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Education and Experience

• Preferred 5–10 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, foundation design, heavy civil construction, or transit infrastructure projects.
• Experience with geotechnical investigation programs, excavation support systems, deep foundations, dewatering, soil/rock characterization, and subgrade verification.
• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering; P.Eng designation is an asset but not required if strong experience is demonstrated.

Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies:

Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS