Senior Geotechnical Engineer

S.i. Systems; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Nanaimo is seeking a Snr Geotechnical Engineer (P.Eng) to lead site investigations and geotechnical design. The role involves managing projects from tendering to completion, with a focus on foundation design and hazard assessments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and proficiency in geotechnical software, alongside strong report writing and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform site investigations and geotechnical design.
• Coordinate and manage site investigations and quality assurance programs.
• Complete geotechnical hazard assessments.

Skills

Report Writing

Project Management

Geotechnical Software

Education

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Geological Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

ReSSA

MSEW

GEO5

Job description

Our Vancouver Island client is looking for a Snr Geotechnical Engineer (P.Eng) to perform site investigations and geotechnical design from project tendering through to completion.

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 and temporary shoring design.
• WorkSafeBC excavation assessments for temporary excavation stability.
• Mentor junior and field staff in the development of proposals, technical analysis and design, reports, and all design and construction documentation.

Key Qualifications :

• 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 10-years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical Engineering field.
• 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.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Nice to Haves :

• Marine and land base piling analysis and design is an asset.
• Local BC experience strongly preferred.

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Geotechnical Engineer • Nanaimo, BC, Canada