Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer - Edmonton

Description

• Communicating with coworkers, clients, and sub consultants.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Designing and managing geotechnical projects including site investigations and construction monitoring.
• Leading or assisting with completion of geohazard assessments, including terrain mapping, hazard mapping, and risk assessments.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Developing sound technical solutions to assist in the design and evaluation of challenging geotechnical applications.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff members and co-op students.
• Conducting geotechnical analysis and modelling, preparing letters and reports.
• Maintaining and building client relationships.
• Conducting site visits for geotechnical assessments and construction monitoring
• Participating in design of civil earthwork structures and development of construction specifications.
• Participating in design of industrial buildings/structures, hospitals, community centres, commercial buildings, residential towers, and more.
• Participating in design of linear infrastructure, including pipelines, water mains, transmission lines, highways, and bridge foundations.
• Reviewing reports prepared by junior staff and preparing geotechnical evaluation reports including recommendations and site development.
• Planning resources, schedules, and managing projects to be on budget and on time.
• Preparing proposals and cost estimates.

Requirements

• Relevant seismic or soft ground engineering experience is preferred. Experience in geotechnical reconnaissance and site characterization is essential.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Proven capabilities in planning and supervising geotechnical investigations and in writing reports and technical communications.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering with a preference for a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong all-round academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
• Expertise in foundation engineering.
• Travel will be required in this position throughout Western Canada, and candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments possibly lasting up to three to four weeks at a time.
• Experience or aptitude for proposal writing, client development, working in a team setting to meet timelines and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Alberta.

Benefits

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance