Intermediate / Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Ecora Engineering & Resource Group Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer for their Kelowna or Vancouver offices. The role involves project management and geotechnical design, requiring a Bachelor's degree and significant experience. The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

LTD insurance

Profit sharing opportunities

Reimbursement of professional membership dues

Employee share options

Opportunities for paid training

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years related work experience required.
• Must be registered or eligible as a Professional Engineer in BC.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical workload in BC Interior.
• Prepare technical memos and geotechnical reports.

Skills

Project Management

Geotechnical Characterization

Embankment Design

Stability Modelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering

Tools

gINT

CPeT-IT

L-Pile

GROUP

Settle 3D

Slide

SHAKE

Plaxis

FLAC

Job description

Ecora is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their expanding Geotechnical Group. The position will be based in our Kelowna or Vancouver offices to support our growing workload in the BC Interior. We are seeking a candidate that is proficient in project management, geotechnical characterization, embankment design, and stability modelling. The candidate would ideally have had a solid grounding in practical site investigation and construction experience, client liaison and be proficient in preparing technical memos and geotechnical reports.

Ecora’s Geo-Hydro Group has extensive experience in providing geotechnical and hydrotechnical services in support of infrastructure projects, commercial structures, dam engineering and residential subdivision construction and is providing consulting services to provincial government including the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Hydro, FortisBC, BC Ministry of Forests, BC Housing and municipalities, First Nation communities, architects, developers, and contracting firms throughout British Columbia. Ecora’s Geotechnical Engineering Group is supported by a CCIL certified materials testing laboratory.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering with at least 7 years related work experience is required. Must be registered, or be eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer in BC. Travel throughout British Columbia may be required in this position.

Additionally, the successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) with a clean driving record
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Previous project management experience
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work independently under minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic with the desire to excel and achieve
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Other Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience conducting site investigations
• Previous experience with industry standard Geotechnical software such as gINT, CPeT-IT, L-Pile, GROUP, Settle 3D, Slide, SHAKE, etc.
• Numerical modelling experience using finite element or finite difference methods (i.e., Plaxis or FLAC)
• Previous materials testing and construction experience

The Rewards:

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive annual salary plus benefits including:

• Extended health and dental benefits
• LTD insurance
• Profit sharing opportunities
• Reimbursement of applicable professional membership dues
• Employee share options
• Opportunities for paid training (role dependent)

Upon joining Ecora, you will be welcomed into a close-knit and cohesive organization with excellent company culture and a range of social events.

Ecora is an employee-owned engineering, environmental and forestry professional service firm. Ecora is committed to creating and delivering quality products to our valued clients. Our team has extensive experience in providing a wide range of consulting services to clients including First Nation communities, provincial government, municipalities, architects, developers, and contracting firms throughout the British Columbia interior. Our team of specialists is supported by a wide network of associates that enable Ecora to deliver a full suite of services throughout western Canada and around the world. Ecora is built around its core values of commitment to our staff, our relationships, our community and our environment.