Full-Time
Geotechnical Engineer
Brunel
Compensation Overview
CA$93k - CA$120k/yr
Vancouver, BC, Canada
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
 Architecture & Civil Engineering (1) |
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Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus) from an accredited university.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer.
- 4-7 years of experience in relevant geotechnical and geomechanical investigation and design.
- Interest, educational background, and professional focus in both civil geotechnical areas and soil mechanics, and engineering geology and rock mechanics.
- Experience working on projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards.
- Experience with Rocscience and GeoStudio tools.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to function with minimal supervision.
- Ability and willingness to mentor, direct, and delegate work to junior staff while providing active oversight and support.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Willingness to work in the office and in the field, often in remote areas for investigations or on construction sites.
Responsibilities
- Work in the fields of soil mechanics and rock mechanics.
- Lead geotechnical studies and deliver project requirements for projects ranging from pre-feasibility through detailed design and construction.
- Participate in scoping requirements for proposals.
- Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design for dams, rock and soil slopes, linear infrastructure including rail and tunnels, port and marine infrastructure, and shallow and deep foundations of industrial buildings, in conjunction with senior staff.
- Undertake and lead geotechnical field investigation programs and prepare factual and interpretive geotechnical investigation reports.
- Conduct in-person and remote geological mapping using drones and photogrammetry, perform site visits and inspections, and complete subsequent geological modelling.
- Prepare engineering calculations including slope stability, embankment design, and foundation design.
- Represent the discipline in project engineering coordination meetings.
- Provide and/or coordinate training for resources assigned to the project.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff members and review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior engineers, geoscientists, and designers.
- Prepare and/or review project procedures, technical specifications, and design criteria.
- Ensure relevant technical experts are involved in the design process as required.
- Coordinate and communicate directly with clients, subcontractors, and other disciplines within Hatch to address project requirements.
- Undertake office- and field-based geotechnical engineering for projects.
- Prepare and contribute to technical memoranda and reports on rock and soil characterization, interpretation, and recommendations.
- Provide input to engineering, operating, and capital cost estimates.
- Stamp documents and drawings as required when appropriately registered.
- Undertake construction supervision and management as required by project demands.
- Support the site engineering team by providing technical solutions and timely responses to technical queries.
- Ensure the implementation of safety-in-design and quality principles in design documentation.
Desired Qualifications
- Postgraduate degrees are an asset.
- Experience with Leapfrog, remote sensing tools, Plaxis, and/or FLAC is an asset.
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