Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Are 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!
We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer, ideally someone who has proven capability as a doer-seller with strong interpersonal, client communication skills and technical expertise. The successful applicant will have the right flare and ability to support our Geotechnical and Hydropower team in building on the existing portfolio in BC Metro Vancouver area, as well as opportunities to support projects across a broad spectrum of sectors within Canada and globally.
Your experience would be applied to planning, investigation, assessment, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure. Proposal, project and resource management would be an asset to lead and support our integrated and growing team.
We offer a hybrid work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package for an experienced Senior Geotechnical professional. This role is based at our Vancouver, BC office.
Your role within the team:
- Act as a key client contact for proposals and projects, to develop and grow under existing MSAs and expand our portfolio to include new clients.
- Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate staff on development and execution of project scope and work with our senior team to meet client objectives through the life cycle of the project.
- Preparation of geotechnical investigation and design reports, construction specifications, and other technical documentation to support infrastructure development and risk assessment.
- Provide support in construction Quality Assurance management, including understanding construction drawings and design reports to support construction and provide guidance and troubleshooting for field testing, performance of materials, and monitoring results.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging opportunities, trends, regulatory requirements and best practices, etc.
- Understanding of complex analytical results and application for design and construction. A strong understanding of seismic risk assessment, lateral spreading, ground improvement and deep foundations would be an asset.
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 civil/geological/geotechnical engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and have a minimum of 15 years pertinent experience.
- Demonstrated local market knowledge and an established presence and reputation within the local geotechnical consulting and client network.
- Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment, with highly developed client management skills.
- Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
- Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams, and confidence to liaise with clients.
- Professional Engineering License in British Columbia.
- A valid driving license.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
Expected compensation for this role is between $114,800 - $157,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
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