Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Description

The Geotechnical Engineer will report directly into the Geotechnical and Mining Practice Lead, collaborating with other subject matter experts to consult with clients; perform examinations, testing, and analysis; and prepare engineering reports and findings in a clear, concise, efficient and professional manner.

• Start to develop and grow existing client base
• Perform construction risk assessments including review of design specifications and drawings, construction methods and schedules and construction monitoring.
• Support senior staff in business development, as well as the promotion of advancing market growth opportunities
• Manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high quality reports on time and within budget
• Provide services in geotechnical-related investigations, projects, and tasks, including the development and implementation of desk study and field investigations
• Effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to clients and others within boardrooms, during mediations, and trials
• Participate in multidisciplinary investigations with experts of other disciplines (structural, transportation, environmental etc.).
• Perform engineering calculations and numerical analyses to identify causes and contributing factors to failures,
• Prepare field investigation plans including intrusive and non-intrusive investigation methods. Supervise drilling and field testing (CPT, SPT etc.), identify and classify soils and prepare borehole logs, determine geotechnical properties from field and laboratory tests.
• Prepare technical reports based upon sound investigations and analysis
• Review plans and specifications to determine whether they meet relevant guidelines, codes, and other regulations
• Participation in industry events and seminars
• Perform site examinations relating to loss/failure
• Investigate geotechnical, mining and heavy civil infrastructure failures
• Develop an understanding of the core values of the firm and familiarization with the strategic plan

Requirements

• A sound base in the application of geotechnical engineering to problem solving
• Ability to manage projects
• Excellent technical writing skills are a must
• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the PEO
• Experience in geotechnical field investigations and testing and in laboratory testing methods.
• Good presentation skills are an asset
• Available for travelling to investigation sites in remote locations
• Capability to work independently and in a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Self-motivated and ability to self-manage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Proficient in learning new computer applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Attention to detail
• A minimum of 5 years of experience (post-degree) working in a consulting engineering firm
• Ability to communicate effectively – both oral and written
• Thorough and results-oriented
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Proficient in geotechnical numerical analyses with commercial software packages (slope stability, pile foundation, shoring, settlements etc.). Some knowledge of advanced numerical modeling methods (Plaxis, FLAC) would be an asset.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance