Geotechnical Engineer

Interior Dams; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing engineering firm in Lake Country, BC, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to manage geotechnical projects with support from senior staff. The role offers a competitive salary of $55-70/hr based on experience, along with benefits such as vehicle allowances. Candidates must have at least 5 years of applicable experience, be resourceful, and hold a license to practice in Canada. This position allows for flexible scheduling and a mix of in-office and fieldwork.

Benefits

Vehicle and travel allowance

Health benefits

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity for early wage reviews

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of geotechnical practice experience, with 3 years in Canada.
• Demonstrated on-site geotechnical construction or resident engineering experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Fill the role of geotechnical engineer on various projects.
• Design new embankment dams in alignment with regulatory standards.
• Plan and monitor geotechnical investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Independence

Resourcefulness

Education

Licensed Geotechnical Engineer in Canada

Eligibility for registration in BC (EGBC)

Tools

QGIS

HEC-RAS

Survey equipment

Hydraulic modelling suites

Job description

Interior Dams is a small fast-growing engineering firm located in Lake Country, BC. We are seeking a person to join our team that can fulfill the role of Geotechnical Engineer. The Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for their own geotechnical engineering projects and will have the support of senior staff and engineering support of EITs and lab technicians. You will report to and be supported by the principal engineer and senior geotechnical engineer in the office.

Compensation:

Starting rate of approximately $55-70/hr based on a 40-hour work week (starting rate will depend entirely on education, experience, capabilities, etc). Vehicle and travel allowance, health benefits, and other company perks available. Opportunity to for early wage reviews, promotions, and raises. For senior engineers specialization in dams and experience in BC, higher salary ranges are negotiable.

Place and time of work:

At home, in-office/remote, in-field, and possibly in-laboratory (the professional services office is located in downtown Lake Country, BC, the physical geotechnical laboratory is located in Lake Country, BC near Carrs Landing, BC). If you live in Vernon or Kelowna, commute is short as you are typically going against traffic. As you will also be able to set your own work schedule, you can offset your travel time to optimize your commute. Contract will also be setup to allow for overtime.

More about Interior Dams:

Interior Dams Incorporated is a growing, employee-owned engineering company that specializes in water resources, dam safety, dike management, and hazard mitigation (flood, mud/debris flows, etc). Presently, our team consists of ten members (8 full-time members, one contract technologist, and one part-time admin staff) and an established network of specialized professionals who provide niche expert services in various disciplines. Our firm provides the highest level of service and almost all of our business is from repeat clients, multi-year contracts, or direct award. Our clientele consists of mainly Federal, Provincial, First Nation, municipal, and district dam and dike owners; however, our firm also provides niche specialized services to private industry, including mines, and ranches.

We welcome anyone to apply who meets the below criteria and believes this role fits your life and career goals. Please review the information below to assess your qualifications for this job listing:

Job role and responsibilities:

The role will be approximately 80-95% in the office (including home office) and 5-20% in the field. You will be required to complete the following tasks:

· Fill the role of geotechnical engineer on various projects types

· Design new embankment dams in alignment with current regulatory standards and best practices.

· Plan and monitor geotechnical investigations (test pitting, drilling, CPT, etc)

· Conduct geotechnical analysis, modelling, and design for a wide range of geotechnical and water resource projects (using software that may including RS2, Slide2, Dips, Rocfall2, Settle3, PIX4D, etc)

· Conduct construction field review

· Conduct in-field geotechnical testing as may be required and conduct quality assurance/control work (may require setup of a temporary on-site geotechnical testing facility)

· Provide other general engineering work that may be related to the work above (such as inspection, emergency support, etc)

· Analyze existing embankment dams for susceptibility to internal erosion, liquefaction, and slope instability.

Requirements:

· Must be resourceful, self-motivated, independent, and be a licensed geotechnical engineer in Canada with eligibility to be registered in BC (EGBC)

· Must have at least 5 years of geotechnical practice experience, with at least 3 years of practice experience in Canada (preferably in dams, slope stability, foundation characterization, etc)

· Must have demonstrated on-site geotechnical construction or resident engineering (field review) experience

· Be willing to travel and work on-site (typically up to 5 days per month in the summer and possibly more in the fall, all other days in the office, lab or at home)

· Have strong communication skills and be comfortable/able to liaison with clients, contractors, and local, provincial, and federal government

· Have a BC Class 5 driver’s license and a vehicle

Preference for:

· Someone who is seeking to establish a long-term career in our fast-growing company

· Knowledge of Water Sustainability Act, Dam Safety Regulation, Dike Maintenance Act, and related acts, regulations, and design guidance

· Experience with survey equipment, drones, and bathymetric surveys

· Mechanically inclined

· Be able to self-teach from textbooks, online resources, technical bulletins, etc

· Someone with experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or other hydrological or hydraulic modelling suites would be an asset

· Ability to use QGIS to manipulate data and create figures for reports or other engineering work

Our philosophy:

Our office is different. Interior Dams believes that “life should not serve our work; rather, work should serve our life.” What this means is that work should be flexible to support the life and lifestyle we want to live. As such, the members of Interior Dams encourage flexibility with responsibility. This means that you are able to select your own schedule provided that all your responsibilities are met (for example, if there is no scheduled field construction or office meetings that conflict, you can trade your Tuesday for a Sunday so you can hit the slopes on a “powder day,” or you could decide to work four 10-hour days so you can plan a three-day weekend getaway). In the same way that Interior Dams prioritizes life and lifestyle choices, Interior Dams believes that work is a healthy part of life. We believe it is important that all members of the Interior Dams team are able to find joy, accomplishment, and satisfaction in their work. This requires self-motivation, time-management skills, accountability, and a genuine interest in the work you do.

What kind of work do we do:

Project work typically consists of a mix of fieldwork and in-office/in-lab work for most of the summer, with desktop work in the winter and early spring. Fall is typically our busiest field season, with several construction projects on the go between August and November. Spring often consists of some emergency work and a mixed bag of project start-ups and winter project wrap-ups.

Please understand:

Only a small number of applicants will be selected for interviews or follow-ups. Should you inquire or apply, we thank you in advance for your patience and your consideration of our posting. If we do not respond to your inquiry or application, we wish you the best in whatever endeavors you may pursue!