Senior/Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Ecora Engineering & Resource Group Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy firm in Calgary is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer. The role involves project management, geotechnical characterization, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in civil or geological engineering and at least 7 years of experience. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP Matching

LTD insurance

Reimbursement of professional membership dues

Paid training and development opportunities

Mentorship Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years related work experience required.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in AB.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Support the Geotechnical Group in various projects.
• Conduct geotechnical characterizations and site investigations.
• Prepare technical memos and geotechnical reports.

Skills

Project management

Geotechnical characterization

Embankment design

Stability modelling

Technical memos preparation

Geotechnical reports preparation

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering

Tools

gINT

CPeT-IT

L-Pile

GROUP

Settle 3D

Slide

SHAKE

Finite element software (Plaxis)

Finite difference software (FLAC)

Job description

Overview

Ecora is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their expanding Geotechnical Group. The position will be based out of Calgary, AB to support our growing workload throughout the company. 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 AB. Travel throughout Alberta/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
• RRSP/DPSP Matching
• LTD insurance
• Reimbursement of applicable professional membership dues
• Opportunities for paid training and development (role dependent)
• Mentorship Opportunities

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 BC and Alberta. 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.