Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Role Description The Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Vancouver, BC. Responsibilities include planning and executing geotechnical site investigations, analyzing soil and rock data, and preparing technical reports and design recommendations. The role involves supporting foundation design, slope stability assessments, and other geotechnical engineering analyses for projects in mining, infrastructure, and construction sectors. The Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in fieldwork and site visits, and contribute to project planning, risk assessments, and quality assurance. This position also includes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, and supporting the development of practical, sustainable engineering solutions.
Qualifications
- Strong geotechnical engineering skills, including Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology.
- Experience with subsurface characterization, including Site Investigation and Soil analysis.
- Demonstrated capability in Foundation Design and related geotechnical design work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline; a graduate degree in geotechnical engineering is an asset.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in British Columbia.
- Proficiency with geotechnical software and data analysis tools (e.g., slope stability, settlement, and foundation design programs).
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, proposals, and design documentation.
- Ability to work safely in field environments, including remote and industrial sites.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Experience in mining or infrastructure projects and familiarity with relevant codes and standards is an advantage.
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Responsibilities
Plan and conduct geotechnical site investigations, analyze soil and rock data, and prepare technical reports and design recommendations for mining, infrastructure, and construction projects. Support foundation design, slope stability assessments, fieldwork, project planning, risk assessment, and quality assurance while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, or a related discipline is required; a graduate degree in geotechnical engineering is an asset. Candidates must have strong geotechnical engineering and site investigation skills, be a Professional Engineer or eligible for registration in British Columbia, and demonstrate technical writing, software proficiency, field safety, communication, teamwork, and time management capabilities.
Skills
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Site Investigation
- Subsurface Characterization
- Soil Analysis
- Foundation Design
- Slope Stability Assessment
- Geotechnical Data Analysis
- Technical Report Writing
- Fieldwork
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Project Planning
- Client Coordination
- Teamwork
- Mentoring
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- Engineering
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
Keywords
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Water Management
- Mining
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Site Investigation
- Subsurface Characterization
- Soil Analysis
- Rock Data Analysis
- Foundation Design
- Slope Stability
- Settlement Analysis
- Geotechnical Software
- Fieldwork
- Technical Reports
- Design Recommendations
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Professional Engineer
- British Columbia Registration
- Relevant Codes And Standards
- Client Coordination
- Mentoring