Project Engineer (Land Piling Project) -North Vancouver
- North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Salary: $100 - $140k per annum · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary: $100 - $140k per annum
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience in geotechnical engineering.
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Project Engineer (Land Piling Project) -North Vancouver
VP Foundations, a Division of Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd., is a new construction company under the Carlson Construction Group. Our specialties include Foundations, Ground Improvement, and Shoring. We bring a legacy of quality and innovation to every project, aiming to deliver exceptional results for both new and existing clients. Our expertise includes Large-Diameter Piles, DTH drilled piles, Screw Piles, Ground Improvement techniques such as Stone Columns, Timber Compaction Piling, and Shoring services like Sheet Piles, Cofferdams, Combi-Walls, and H-Pile Lagging Systems.
Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for managing complex construction projects from the ground up? Vanpile is seeking a Project Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in the success of our ground improvement and land piling projects. This is your opportunity to contribute to innovative infrastructure solutions while advancing your career with a respected industry leader.
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Company: VP Foundations (A Division of Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd.)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily operations of ground improvement, foundation, and shoring projects with a focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.
- Review and interpret geotechnical reports focusing on bearing capacities, settlement tolerances, and groundwater control for deep foundations.
- Coordinate pile load tests, PDA testing, CPT, and static load tests, ensuring compliance with design criteria.
- Oversee installation and inspection of piling, stone columns or caisson works, verifying embedment depths, material quality, and installation tolerances.
- Liaise with geotechnical consultants on issues like unexpected soil layers, obstructions, or ground settlement exceeding allowable limits.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors to align schedules and meet deadlines.
- Mentor junior staff and perform field assignments as required.
- Uphold and promote Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
- Registered or eligible for registration with APEGBC or ASTTBC.
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience in geotechnical engineering.
- Expertise in ground improvement techniques, foundations, earth retaining structures, and driven piles.
- Strong background in contract management, scheduling, and financial oversight.
- Familiarity with government approvals and trade standards.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive base salary with performance bonus eligibility.
- RRSP plan contributions are based on service years.
- Annual Wellness Allowance to support your well-being.
- Flexible work schedule and professional development opportunities.
- Weekly learning sessions and 14 statutory holidays yearly.
- Comprehensive benefits program and growth opportunities with a family-owned company.
Salary: $100 - $140k per annum
How to Apply:
Join us and be a part of a project that makes a difference! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd.
Important Notice:
VanPile does not accept and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited résumés from agencies. Agencies should not submit résumés in response to this posting, to VanPile employees, or any associated company location.
Accommodation Requests:
Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@carlsoncg.com with the position and location you are interested in.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Project Engineer at Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. will oversee daily piling and foundation work for quality, safety and schedule. The role reviews geotechnical reports, coordinates pile testing, checks installation depths and works with consultants and subcontractors.
Requirements
Candidates need a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree or diploma, registration or eligibility with APEGBC or ASTTBC, and at least 5 years of geotechnical project management. Expertise in ground improvement, foundations, retaining structures and driven piles is required, along with contract, scheduling and financial oversight skills.
Skills
- Pile load testing
- PDA testing
- Cone penetration testing (CPT)
- Static load testing
- Geotechnical report interpretation
- Ground improvement
- Stone columns
- Timber compaction piling
- Driven piles
- Screw piles
- Large-diameter piles
- DTH drilled piles
- Sheet piles
- Cofferdams
- Combi-walls
- H-pile lagging
- Earth retaining structures
- Bearing capacity analysis
- Settlement analysis
- Groundwater control
- Contract management
- Project scheduling
- Financial oversight
- Subcontractor coordination
- HSE management
Benefits
- Performance bonus eligibility
- Annual wellness allowance
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development
- Weekly learning sessions
- 14 statutory holidays
Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Consulting
Keywords
- project engineer
- geotechnical engineering
- civil engineering
- pile driving
- ground improvement
- foundations
- shoring
- piling
- stone columns
- pile load testing
- PDA testing
- CPT
- static load test
- cofferdam
- sheet piles
- caisson
- construction management
- APEGBC
- ASTTBC
- HSE
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Flexible hours
- Retirement plan
- Performance bonus
- Wellness program
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- APEGBC registration
- ASTTBC registration
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering