Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job title:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Company

AtkinsRéalis

Job description

Job Description​Senior Geotechnical EngineerAre you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!Location – Vancouver, BCYour role within the team:

• This role will include the execution of complex and major programs, supporting complex proposals, mentoring of junior staff, as well as acting as a strong technical reference.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Seismic Geotechnical Engineering.
• Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.
• Undertake geotechnical assessments, complex analysis, design calculations and detailed designs with efficient use of specialized software such as FLAC, GeoStudio, and PLAXIS.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals/cost estimates and participate in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
• Supporting senior leadership with field evaluations, manage and contribute to geotechnical investigations and undertake design assessments and complex analysis calculations.
• Understand construction drawings and design reports to support construction and provide guidance and troubleshooting for QA field testing and performance of materials such as soil, concrete, and asphalt.
• Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for projects relating to foundation design, infrastructure, shoring, retaining walls, slope stability, ground improvement, settlement and deformation analysis, seismic & liquefaction assessments, road structure design, dikes and dams, materials testing, and other geotechnical related projects.
• Adhere to rules and procedures that ensure health, safety & environment as well as prevention of workplace incidents. Furthermore, in a context of continuous improvement, be proactive in improving health, safety & environment rules and procedures to prevent potential hazards related to your work.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
• Preferably 20+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Either has or is eligible for a Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.). in British Columbia and is currently in good standing.
• Geotechnical experience in one or more of the following sectors: highways, rail, electrical infrastructure, government (federal, provincial, municipal), industrial, mining, and commercial.
• Client management – experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
• Proven geotechnical design experience including application of Design Standards and Guidelines in a design and ground investigation environment (familiarity to the BCBC, NBCC, and Bridge Code an asset),
• Experienced in geotechnical numerical software (GeoStudio, FLAC, LPile, Plaxis).
• Previous experience with both soil and rock would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
• Excellent report writing and proposal writing skills with the ability to peer-review and produce quality deliverables.
• A valid driver’s license.

Compensation Range:Expected compensation for this role is between $130,000 – $179,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, location, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.Worker Type EmployeeJob Type RegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Expected salary

$130000 – 179000 per year

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:23:15 GMT

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