Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• write, compile, and review geotechnical reports and proposals for major projects;
• maintain quality throughout a project and implement improvements when determined;
• prepare and present technical papers and contribute to advancement of earth science in our area of technical specialization;
• manage people including technicians, junior engineers and intermediate engineers;
• develop and sustain long-lasting business relationships with clients;
• prepare project summary reports;
• work with diverse teams of engineers, designers and drafters from conceptual design through preliminary and final design;
• resolve claims with respect to deferring ground conditions:
• manage projects and be responsible for completion on schedule and financial performance;
• encourage growth within the group and improve the general knowledge base throughout the company;
• resolve complex geotechnical issues;

Requirements

• Experience in client service and business development.
• Experience with field investigation techniques such as CPT, SPT, PMT, DMT and their utilization in the static and seismic design.
• Experience with and ability to make informed decisions regarding intrusive and non-intrusive field investigations, basic and advanced laboratory testing and material characterization.
• Experience with liquefaction assessment and seismic engineering related to civil engineering projects including bridges, buildings, tunnels and dams.
• Experience with conceptual and feasibility level design, preliminary design, detailed design, construction, and site closure.
• Advanced knowledge of models associated with seepage and consolidation.
• Eligible for P. Eng. registration in Canada within a year.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering on complex multidisciplinary project.
• Experience with coupled and uncoupled seepage analysis, slope stability analysis and deformation analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Bachelors in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience in performing, interpreting and applying results of Cyclic Direct Simple Shear and Cyclic Triaxial testing.
• travel within Canada when required.
• 6 years of relevant experience in geotechnical, geological and geotechnical earthquake engineering.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Ability to interpret seismic hazard reports and their application to seismic design.
• Experience in dams, dikes and tailings will be an asset.
• Expert user of software including FLAC, PLAXIS, DEEPSOIL
• Ability to evaluate seismic slope stability, lateral spreading displacement and liquefaction induced settlements.
• Masters or Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from CEAB-accredited institution.
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of elastic, elastoplastic and advanced constitutive models for linear and nonlinear materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in performing, interpreting and applying seismic refraction/reflection and Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) for geotechnical applications.
• Strong understanding of finite element theory for soil and rock including knowledge of advanced geotechnics as it relates to real soil behavior.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance