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Geostructural Design Engineer

Geotechnical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possesses a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, or another relevant discipline.
  • Possesses a second-cycle degree in civil or geological engineering with a specialization in geotechnics, soil-structure interaction, numerical modeling, or another related field.
  • Is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Recognition of the engineering title in other Canadian provinces and the United States is an asset.
  • Has at least five years of relevant experience in design and construction projects.
  • Has in-depth knowledge of geotechnics, including soil behavior, in-situ and laboratory testing, calculation and design methods, codes, and standards.
  • Has in-depth knowledge of numerical tools used in geotechnical and geostructural design, including Plaxis 2D and 3D, FLAC2D and 3D, ENSOFT LPile and Group, GeoStudio, and Rocscience.
  • Has advanced skills in reading and understanding plans and specifications.
  • Has analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Has a good command of French.
  • Can adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
  • Holds an ASP Construction card.
  • Has a valid driver's license and continuous access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and performs design, drafting, construction-site follow-up, and technical support for geostructural works, including deep foundations, earth retention, deep excavation support, excavation stability, embankments, and ground improvement.
  • Contributes to the design of engineering solutions, develops feasibility-testing approaches, and supervises their implementation to support the development and validation of technical solutions.
  • Manages and supervises geostructural design and technical-expertise projects using an optimization- and innovation-based approach.
  • Performs static and dynamic analysis, including soil-structure interaction where applicable.
  • Contributes to the preparation and approval of geotechnical study reports, geotechnical data reports, and geotechnical baseline reports.
  • Oversees construction implementation follow-up through field engineers and technicians, and ensures compliance with GHD quality and safety standards.
  • Prepares and/or approves technical notes and geotechnical and geostructural study and design reports.
  • Supervises and/or participates in preparing and approving plans and specifications for geotechnical and geostructural design.
  • Proposes new technical solutions to clients while incorporating the company's services and expertise.
  • Participates in bids for geostructural or multidisciplinary projects with other departments.
  • Actively collaborates with project managers on project management processes, including contracts, financial matters, resource effort management, technical quality checks, and client communication and follow-up.
  • Contributes to client management on behalf of more senior sales staff using existing client-management systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with projects using alternative delivery methods, such as design-build, public-private partnerships, or integrated project delivery.

About the Company

GHD

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ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$300K
Headquarters
Warrington, United Kingdom
Founded
1927

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