Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer (X2)
Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 12 Months
Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Geotechnical Engineer for their Burnaby location.
Overview:
Seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with Linear infrastructure project experience
Responsibilities:
- Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with client project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
- Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
- Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional Geoscientist and as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and client Design Practices.
- Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
- Undertake site investigations of surface and subsurfaces to establish geotechnical ground conditions and soil classification.
- Perform various in situ field tests such as standard penetration test, cone penetration, dynamic cone penetrometer.
- Perform tasks in the field for laboratory soil testing.
- Prepare reports for internal and external clients detailing investigations, evaluation, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Provide technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others following established practices.
Education and Skills
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
- 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Permit to Practice
- A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from accredited University.
- Experience with linear infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, roads, pipelines)
- Fluency with GIS software and slope stability modelling
- Ability to complete field work
- Experience with;
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- Planning and executing geotechnical site investigations
- Soil and rock mechanics
- Landslide assessment / terrain stability assessment
- Seismic assessment, including liquefaction
- Design of shallow and deep foundations
- Settlement assessment
- Geomorphological analysis
- Risk assessment
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The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$97.00 and CA$120.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
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