Director, Geotechnical Engineering

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Alberta; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geotechnical engineering is seeking a Director to grow their practice. This position includes responsibilities in mentoring, client relations, and enhancing the company's industry reputation, with a strong focus on health and safety. Candidates must have extensive experience and be a Professional Engineer.

Benefits

Flexible employee ownership program

Culture of flexibility and empowerment

Work-life balance focus

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in consulting geotechnical engineering.
• Expert understanding of embankment design and slope stability.
• Health, safety, and wellness are critical.

Responsibilities

• Build, support, and mentor a team of professionals.
• Develop collaborative relationships with clients and regulators.
• Collaborate with peers to support business development initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Report writing

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Professional Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Position | Location: Director, Geotechnical Engineering | Any Trace Location or Remote

The Opportunity

• We are looking for a Director of Geotechnical Engineering who will work with the Vice President, Engineering, to create and grow our geotechnical engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Build, support, and mentor a passionate and committed team of professionals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, regulators, suppliers, and peers.
• Enhance Trace’s reputation, especially in the geotechnical industry.
• Collaborate with environmental science and management consulting peers to cross sell and support business development initiatives.

Why Trace?

• A culture of flexibility, transparency, empowerment, empathy, trust, and teamwork.
• You can “choose your own adventure” at Trace and we will help you get there.
• We are a company that wants to be the best at everything we do.
• A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders provide input and help make decisions.

—

For further information or to apply:

Please visit traceassociates.ca/careers to submit your cover letter and resume and quote position number CAN-0300-38. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

About You and Your Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in consulting geotechnical engineering.
• Status as a Professional Engineer.
• Health, safety, and wellness are critical to you.
• You are caring, collaborative, and positive.
• You enjoy work life balance and being a part of a people-focused company.
• You are organized, adaptable, and have a passion for consistently delivering outstanding work.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software packages.
• Expert understanding of embankment design, slope stability, and geotechnical engineering. Dam safety assessment is a benefit.
• A strong conceptual and detailed design background.
• Exceptional report writing and verbal communication skills.