Geotechnical Engineer & Project Manager

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

McElhanney offers opportunities for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to enhance our technical depth and build our team across our Industrial & Materials division in Kamloops, BC.

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager with a proven track record in planning, managing and delivering engineering work packages, with a focus on industrial and mining projects. In this role, you will lead diverse geotechnical projects, manage client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet client expectations.

As a Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of geotechnical projects, ensuring compliance with CFEM, client standards, and industry best practices. You will conduct geotechnical investigations and analyses, prepare and review technical reports and designs, and provide recommendations on ground stability, earthworks, and foundations for various projects. In addition, you will manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes, while maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for business growth, and contributing to proposal development. The ideal candidate will be motivated to foster client relationships, identify and pursue new business opportunities, and mentor a team of engineers and technicians to develop a high-performing and collaborative group.

The successful candidate may be based in Kamloops, BC, and can work in an office, or a hybrid of remote and office combined.We also offer relocation assistance for non-local candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Technical Expert:

• Manage geotechnical investigations and assessments, complete with interpretation and documentation of results, on a wide variety of transportation, municipal, land development and resource related projects.
• Provide geotechnical analysis of stability, stress, deformation, and foundation responses utilizing a suite of software platforms.
• Provide oversight, risk management and technical inputs to geotechnical projects and deliverables.
• Coordinate field projects, including prequalification, safety clearances and procurement of sub-contractors and sub-consultants as required.
• Prepare concise geotechnical reports complete with pertinent recommendations.
• Carry out and supervise field inspection of construction works.
• Prepare fee estimates and proposals for geotechnical assignments.
• Support other McElhanney divisions with geotechnical input. (Structural, Marine Structural, Land Development, Survey, Geomatics, Civil and Environmental).

As a Project Manager:

• An efficient and effective communicator. Comfortable working from the office, home and in remote work environments with the primary form of team and client communication via telephone and virtual video meetings.
• Participate in business development (internal and external) and client management to help grow the business.
• Ability to lead assigned projects independently and oversee the development of project schedules, technical deliverables and budgets efficiently and effectively. Must be able to provide senior oversight to other projects of varying complexities as required.
• Oversight, guidance, direction and mentoring of junior technical staff, at a level consistent with your experience.
• Grow technical expertise with the mindset of supporting the existing and future McElhanney business and Geotechnical team.

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis.
• A minimum of five years progressive experience in relevant geotechnical field, with experience in:
• Geotechnical engineering analysis, design, and consulting.
• Seismic engineering and modeling are an asset.
• Retaining wall designs and analysis.
• Slope stability designs and analysis.
• Settlement analysis and reviews.
• Marine and land base piling designs and analysis is an asset.
• Slope hazard assessments and municipal, residential, commercial development projects is an asset.
• Computer modeling programs used to develop designs; knowledge of AutoCAD and geotechnical software (i.e., Bently OpenGround, Settle3, Plaxis or FLAC GeoStudio software including Seep/W, Geo5, Lpile or Allpile).
• Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, 5th Edition.
• BCBC Building Codes 2024.
• National Building Codes 2020.
• Registration as a P.Eng. in British Columbia, or be eligible for registration.
• Strong technical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills (Budgeting, project financials monitoring, etc.) and the ability to independently lead projects of varying complexities.
• Ability to work both independently and with a multidiscipline team in various locations and especially remote work environments.

What We Can Offer You:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone.
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership.
• Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm recognized as one of top BC employers (2024).
• Financial assistance to support your relocation.
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees.

Pay Range: $91,000- $135,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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