Full-Time

Geostructural Design Analyst

GHD

GHD

10,001+ employees

Premium hair styling tools for professionals

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Brossard, QC, Canada

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Architecture & Civil Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology.
  • Graduate degree (Master's or higher) in Civil or Geological Engineering with a specialization in soil-structure interaction or numerical modeling.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in specialized modeling for rock and soil mechanics and soil-structure interaction.
  • Advanced knowledge of modeling concepts and implicit elements in soil-structure interaction analysis.
  • Advanced mastery of various static and dynamic behavior models in soil and rock mechanics.
  • Numerical proficiency in incorporating various structural elements into numerical models.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical modeling and simulation software such as Plaxis 2D and 3D, Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua (FLAC) 2D and 3D, RocScience 2D and 3D, Geostudio, DeepXcav, and Lpile/Group.
  • Bilingualism in English and French, both spoken and written, to interact with internal and external clients across Canadian and global teams.
  • Possession of a valid ASP Construction card (Health and Safety on Construction Sites).
  • Strong technical report writing skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively with project team members.
  • Ability to adapt to constantly evolving requirements and priorities.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods and the ability to read plans and specifications.
Responsibilities
  • Perform numerical analysis using finite element or finite difference methods for geostructural designs.
  • Conduct coupled static and dynamic analyses applicable to soil-structure interaction.
  • Assist engineers in geotechnical design, rock mechanics, and geostructural design with specialized modeling and calculations.
  • Develop technical solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • Contribute to the technical leadership of the geostructural design team and the improvement of internal processes.
  • Work within established project management plans to achieve specific objectives.
  • Participate in the preparation of service proposals and the establishment of design and execution budgets.
  • Identify and analyze required design inputs and draft technical notes and design reports.
  • Support the development of complementary investigation programs to confirm hypotheses and parameters for numerical modeling.
  • Participate in research and development projects, prepare scientific articles, and deliver presentations at technical conferences.
  • Collaborate and share knowledge with professionals across different disciplines and regions.
  • Execute training and knowledge-sharing sessions on technical topics, potential innovations, or project-related issues.
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of the latest technologies, regulatory contexts, and industry best practices through continuous training and professional development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Membership in the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec.
  • Recognition of professional engineer status in other Canadian provinces or the United States.
  • Experience in the design of underground spaces, deep foundations, earth retaining structures, dikes and dams, or structural design.
  • Experience in alternative project delivery modes such as design-build, Public-Private Partnerships, or Integrated Project Delivery.

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Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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