Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Lead geotechnical design, investigation and oversight for underground energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• geotechnical design
• ground support
• instrumentation
• site investigation
• reporting

Tasks

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Hydrostor, you will play a crucial role in our renewable energy projects, contributing directly to developing and implementing innovative long-duration underground energy storage solutions. Reporting to the Vice President Project Engineering, your primary responsibility will be to provide geotechnical expertise and support for underground energy storage facilities' design, construction, and operation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including in-house engineering, consultants, contractors and project management, to ensure the successful execution of our projects and the optimization of our energy storage systems. Your role is integral to advancing our mission of providing sustainable and reliable underground energy storage solutions. -Risk Assessment: Conduct geotechnical risk assessments and analyses, including rockfall hazard assessment, embankment stability analysis, and groundwater flow analysis, to identify and mitigate potential risks to project safety and performance. -Site Screening: Perform desktop geological investigations to identify locations with geologic formations ideal for energy storage complex placement, working closely with the Business Development teams, in various jurisdictions globally. -Geotechnical Design: Develop geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for underground structures, including caverns and shafts, ensuring stability and safety in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. -Technical Support: Provide technical support and expertise to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, addressing geological/geotechnical challenges and optimizing project outcomes through proactive problem-solving and collaboration. -Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, drawings, and documentation, summarizing site investigations, design analyses, and construction activities, to support project documentation and regulatory compliance. -Ground Support Systems: Design, specify and optimize ground support systems, including rock bolts, shotcrete and ground reinforcement, to mitigate geologic hazards and ensure the long-term stability and performance of underground structures. -Instrumentation and Monitoring: Install and monitor geotechnical instrumentation, such as telltales, piezometers, and extensometers, to assess ground behaviour and performance during construction and operation. -Site Investigation: Provide oversight to geotechnical site investigations, including soil and rock sampling, laboratory and in-situ testing, geophysical surveys, and geological mapping, to assess subsurface conditions and inform project design. -Mining/Construction Oversight: Provide geotechnical oversight during underground construction activities, including shaft excavation, drilling and blasting, to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety protocols.

Requirements

• geostudio
• rocscience
• bachelor's
• pe license
• 15+ years
• rock mechanics

What You Bring

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Hydrostor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geotechnical engineering principles and rock mechanics, with specific experience in large scale construction projects in the renewable energy sector. You should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively assess and mitigate geotechnical risks. Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential. To fulfill our mission, we need people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape. -Understanding of geotechnical principles and practices, including rock and soil mechanics, rock wedge stability, ground support systems, and embankment stability. -Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering or related field. Master’s degree would be an asset. -Experience with underground energy storage projects would be considered an asset. -Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment. -Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ASTM, ISRM, ASCE, and MSHA. -Knowledge in geotechnical analysis and design software, such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, FLAC, or PLAXIS. -Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain shortly. -Experience in managing and supervising field exploration programs. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively assess and mitigate geotechnical risks. -Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with specific experience in mining or underground construction projects. -Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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About Hydrostor

-Pioneered a unique way to store energy—compressing air underground and using water to harness it as electricity. -Began with the world’s first commercial Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A‑CAES) plant in Goderich, repurposing a salt cavern to reliably power the grid. -Recognized for innovation, earning a 2023 ranking among Canada’s fastest-growing sustainable companies. -Typical projects include large-scale facilities in Ontario, California, New South Wales, and Australia’s remote Outback, storing energy for eight hours or more. -Bridges intermittent renewable power and demand peaks, offering capacity replacement and transmission deferral. -Specializes in grid-scale, long-duration storage, pairing industrial-grade compressed air, water, and thermal storage.

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