Intermediate to Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Victoria; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Burnaby, BC. The role involves executing complex geotechnical assessments, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to major engineering projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Geotechnical Engineering and 8-15 years of relevant experience, with a focus on seismic and deep foundation expertise. The company offers competitive pay, flexible benefits, and a commitment to health and safety in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Eligible for Professional Engineering License (P.Eng) in British Columbia.
• Experience in highways, rail, electrical infrastructure, municipal, industrial, mining, commercial or residential geotechnics.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex geotechnical assessments and design calculations.
• Mentor junior staff and support senior leadership with field evaluations.
• Prepare recommendations and reports for foundation design and infrastructure.

Skills

Seismic knowledge

Deep foundation experience

Geotechnical design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Job description

Intermediate to Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Our Geotechnical team in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Geotechnical Engineer that has seismic and deep foundation experience.

Your role within the team :

• This role will include the execution of complex and major programs, supporting complex proposals, mentoring of junior staff, as well as acting as a strong technical reference.
• Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our mining and industrial geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.
• Undertake geotechnical assessments, complex analysis, design calculations and detailed designs with efficient use of specialized software such as GeoStudio, and PLAXIS.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals / cost estimates and participate in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
• Supporting senior leadership with field evaluations, manage and contribute to geotechnical investigations and undertake design assessments and complex analysis calculations.
• Understand construction drawings and design reports to support construction and provide guidance and troubleshooting for QA field testing and performance of materials such as soil, concrete, and asphalt.
• Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for projects relating to foundation design, infrastructure, shoring, retaining walls, slope stability, ground improvement, settlement and deformation analysis, seismic & liquefaction assessments, road structure design, dikes and dams, materials testing, and other geotechnical related projects.
• Adhere to rules and procedures that ensure health, safety & environment as well as prevention of workplace incidents. Furthermore, in a context of continuous improvement, be proactive in improving health, safety & environment rules and procedures to prevent potential hazards related to your work.

Because we offer :

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate :

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Preferably 8 to 15 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience in one or more of the following sectors : highways, rail, electrical infrastructure, municipal, industrial, mining, commercial or residential geotechnics.
• Either has or is eligible for a Professional Engineering License (P.Eng). in British Columbia, or be already registered in another Canadian province.
• Good seismic and deep foundation knowledge and experience.
• Proven experience of acting in an independent intermediate to senior geotechnical role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
• Proven geotechnical design experience including application of Design Standards and Guidelines in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Proven geohazards and geotechnical investigation experience.
• Experienced in general geotechnical numerical software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to peer-review and produce quality deliverables.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments nationwide.
• A valid driver's license.

Compensation Range :

Expected compensation for this role is between $110,000 - $140,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, location, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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