Senior Geotechnical & Geohazards Lead

Stantec; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical and Geohazards Engineer to join their team in Burnaby, BC. This role involves modelling natural hazard phenomena, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field, advanced experience in debris flow assessments, and proficiency with tools such as ArcGIS Pro and HEC-RAS. The position offers full-time hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in debris flows and mitigation.
• Experience designing landslide mitigation strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Model natural hazard phenomena and provide technical oversight.
• Plan and lead field crews for data collection.

Skills

Debris flow assessments

Risk assessment

Geotechnical analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-RAS

Flac

GeoStudio

Job description

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical and Geohazards Engineer to join their team in Burnaby, BC. This role involves modelling natural hazard phenomena, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field, advanced experience in debris flow assessments, and proficiency with tools such as ArcGIS Pro and HEC-RAS. The position offers full-time hours and opportunities for professional growth.