Our client, a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company experienced in the management, engineering and design of civil and environmental projects, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Calgary team. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role, offering a base salary commensurate with experience, plus a competitive vacation and benefits package.
Due to growth in our projects, we are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design, management and construction of engineered earthworks projects, including waste management facilities, dams, engineered containment ponds, and associated infrastructure in the upstream oil and gas industry in Alberta and British Columbia. The ideal candidate will bring experience and knowledge in the design and construction of earthen embankments and geosynthetic containment systems as well as a strong understanding of Alberta and BC specific regulations and guidelines for the design and construction of waste management facilities, specific to the Oil and Gas industry.
- RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:Planning geotechnical site investigations and monitoring installations, including managing staff, subconsultants, and subcontractors
- Conducting site inspections at client sites and on-site coordination of complex site investigations
- Project management including project planning, initiation, coordination, execution, and close-out
- Lead or participate in geotechnical design and analysis including soil and rock engineering, soil dynamics, slope stability, deep and shallow foundations, supported by senior geotechnical staff
- Lead or participate in reporting and technical writing, supported by senior geotechnical staff
- Mentoring geotechnical junior engineers and EITs
- Provide technical support for soil testing completed by others
- Provide technical and commercial input on proposals
- Developing relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
- NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:Degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering
- Registered as a P.Eng. in Canada
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Computer and software skills to complete geotechnical analysis, including GeoStudio, LPile, APile, Settle3D, GIS Mapping Software, OpenGround/Holebase SI
- Applicant must be willing to travel to remote sites as required on a project basis
- Valid driver’s license and be legally entitled to work in Canada
- At least 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET:Graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- Exposure to large civil earthworks construction projects
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, and inspection of dams
- Flexible and open to changing priorities and multi-tasking
- Previous experience working in geotechnical consultancy
- Business development experience
Please email your resume to Chelsey Reimer at creimer@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
