Geotechnical Engineer

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Nanaimo is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Geotechnical Engineer. You will be responsible for site investigations, geotechnical design, and project management in a collaborative work environment. This role offers a competitive salary, profit-sharing, and a commitment to work-life balance. Join us for an exciting career advancement in beautiful Vancouver Island.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Work/life balance

Career advancement opportunities

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Excellent extended health care package

RRSP program

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Casual dress

Company events

Qualifications

• Registered with EGBC as P.Eng.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and geotechnical design including assessments and foundation design.
• Manage site investigations and quality assurance programs.
• Experience with current geotechnical software applications.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary program in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nanaimo, British Columbia
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Geotechnical Engineer - Intermediate to Senior
Site Investigation, Geotechnical Design
In-Office (not remote or hybrid)


Salary: $90-$120K (based on experience) + profit sharing + RRSP + relocation assistance + competitive benefits and work/life balance

OUR CLIENT
Our client is an established Engineering Firm offering a truly wonderful work environment complete with a bunch of great people. Also, you can't beat the location. If you've been considering a glorious life on the island and you are experienced (and passionate about) Geotechnical and Materials Consulting, this is for you!

Our client is a busy firm with plenty of year round work, but it is a small firm feel with lots of work life balance.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Site investigation and geotechnical design, specifically related to site characterization of soil and rock, hazard assessments and mitigative solutions, shallow and deep foundation design, and construction support from project tendering to construction inspections.
• The position requires a strong background in report writing, specifications, and project management.
• Coordinate, execute, and manage site investigations and quality assurance programs.
• Complete geotechnical hazard assessments including seismic, slope, flood, and undermining hazard assessments.
• Shallow and deep foundation design including bearing and settlement analysis.
• MSE wall design.
• WorkSafeBC excavation assessments for temporary excavation stability.
• Proficiency with current geotechnical software applications. Including by but not limited to GeoStudio (Slope/W, Sigma/W, etc.), Rocscience (Slide2/3, Settle3, Rockfall, etc.), ReSSA, MSEW, and GEO5.
• Must be well organized, have the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, deliver on time and on budget.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.
• Registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• A minimum 3-years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical Engineering field. Local BC experience strongly
  preferred.
• Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required.
• You must be proficient with technical writing and have experience with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperate with a team in various environments.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Small firm "anti-corp" feel
• Competitive salary & bonus, partner track & share option
• Work/life balance, beautiful location
• Opportunity for career advancement.
• Company phone.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• Excellent extended health care benefit package.
• RRSP program.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.
• On-site parking.
• Casual dress.
• Company events.
• Licensing and professional development costs are covered
• PPE and safety equipment covered

WHAT TO DO NOW
If you believe this opportunity as a Geotechnical Engineer could be the right fit for you and you meet the requirements listed above,click apply.

Keywords: Geotechnical Engineer, Environmental Consulting, Hazard assessments, Material assessments, site assessments, Vancouver island jobs, Geotech jobs, BC jobs, shoring design, MSE wall design, piling design, excavation assessment

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