Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Poutrix; Calgary; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Resilience Team. This role involves planning and executing geotechnical projects, ensuring environmental impacts are minimized. You will collaborate with engineers and environmental scientists, conduct investigations, and prepare detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, a strong commitment to health and safety, and exceptional analytical skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and empowers its employees to create sustainable solutions for a better planet.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in geotechnical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute comprehensive geotechnical investigations.
• Conduct field and laboratory tests on soil and rock samples.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

B.Sc. in Geology

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking for a talented and committed Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Resilience Team.

In this role, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for planning and implementation of geotechnical projects. You will work collaboratively with engineers and environmental scientists to identify and mitigate potential hazards, ensuring that environmental impacts are minimized. Your oversight will extend to design and construction activities, guaranteeing that they align with the overarching management objectives of each project.

Role accountabilities:

Your responsibilities will involve planning, supervising and executing comprehensive geotechnical investigations, which include logging, sampling, and evaluating soil, bedrock, and groundwater conditions. You will also conduct field and laboratory tests on soil and rock samples, install geotechnical instrumentation, monitor data, and interpret findings to inform project decisions. The preparation of detailed geotechnical reports, including safety reviews, slope stability and condition assessments, will be a critical part of your role.

Effective risk management will be essential, as you will design and plan excavation methods, assess risks related to slope instability and erosion, and produce technical drawings and models. Your oversight will include visual inspections and field testing to ensure compliance with construction drawings and specifications. You will manage project budgets and schedules while coordinating team efforts, contributing to technical and cost proposals, and collaborating with environmental scientists to promote sustainable practices and compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

To excel in this position, you should demonstrate a commitment to health and safety, possess strong attention to detail, and showcase excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities will be vital, as will your initiative and capability to thrive in a diverse team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is important, along with a willingness to balance fieldwork (30%) and desktop tasks (70%).

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Performing complex technical work and providing senior reviews, offering guidance and mentoring to engineers on smaller projects, managing budgets, and overseeing project scope and workload.
• Building effective relationships with Project Directors, Managers, and clients will be essential for ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.
• Leading and providing direction to team members, fostering their professional development.
• Client development.

Qualification and Experience:

Candidates should hold:

• 12+ years experience in geotechnical engineering
• B.Sc. or Master's degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, or Mining Engineering, with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering, and have over eight years of experience in the field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing in Alberta, Ontario, or BC and eligibility for transfer to other areas.
• Valid driver’s license is required, along with a readiness to travel to remote sites

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $95,000-178,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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