Geotechnical Engineer

MatchBox Consulting Group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Geotechnical Engineer for a dynamic role within a major utility and energy company. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on civil-geotechnical design and support during construction phases. You will be responsible for developing safe engineering solutions, resolving complex design issues, and collaborating with a multi-discipline team. The first six months will require in-office presence, transitioning to a hybrid model after training. If you are passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a geotechnical engineer in BC with multi-discipline team collaboration.
• Registered P.Eng. in good standing with EGBC.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe engineering solutions and resolve technical design issues.
• Assist in meeting safety, cost, quality, and time objectives.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Problem Solving

Remote Working Technologies

Team Collaboration

Education

P.Eng. Registration

Confined Space Entry Training

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to work on a 1-year contract (with high potential of renewal) for one of BC's largest utility and energy companies.

The Geotechnical Engineer will work on Distribution Engineering underground and overhead civil-geotechnical detailed design, assessment, and construction phase support. Work may include response to weather-related geotechnical issues.

Location: Burnaby, BC | In office for first 6 months then hybrid after training

Responsibilities:

• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgment on medium complexity assignments, including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications.
• Assist project or operations management in meeting safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans, recommending payment for completed work, preparing progress reports, and coordinating work schedules.
• Resolve highly technical design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, and recommending safe engineering designs for project completion.
• Participate in engineering practices by conducting independent studies, contributing to the development of technical standards, and providing guidance to other professionals to support future capabilities.

Requirements:
Must haves:

• Minimum 8 years as geotechnical engineer in British Columbia and collaborate well working in a multi-discipline team
• Registered P.Eng. (geotechnical discipline with good understanding of civil infrastructure in public) in good standing with EGBC
• Current confined space entry training
• PSSP 2, 3, and DBC (can be provided by the client)
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver License - must be willing to travel including by car, plane, and boat
• Must be independent and work effectively with minimal interaction.
• Must be knowledgeable and comfortable using the latest remote working technologies to correspond and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Must be able to work from home efficiently and effectively if required.
• Must be willing to work from the office in Burnaby 5 days per week during training (potentially first 6-7 months). The role will then switch to hybrid (2 days in the office after training)

Nice to haves:

• Experience with and working in Canadian electric utility
• Experience with and working in proximity to energized electric plant
• Experience in coordination with other utilities in public
• Familiar with temporary shoring methods
• Familiar with working in public environment
• Familiar with permitting processes for utilities in public
• Familiar with environmental, archeological, and properties aspects of civil engineering projects