Geotechnical Engineer, Construction Engineering Services, Burnaby

Geotechnical Engineer, Construction Engineering Services Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, CA

Requisition ID: 180364

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering has an immediate opening for a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Construction Engineering Services group in Burnaby, BC.

The selected candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team that includes civil, structural, drainage, rail, and mechanical engineers as well as estimators, schedulers and other construction professionals to identify geotechnical risks and develop designs for appropriate means and methods to facilitate construction of a full range of challenging engineering projects. You will also be responsible for facilitating the production of engineering designs necessary to support our diverse construction operations across Canada.

Location This position is based out of our office in Burnaby, BC and includes travel opportunities to project offices and work sites.

Responsibilities

Providing project support during the project build phase working with various team members to identify and evaluate innovative and cost-effective design solutions to geotechnical problems and challenges.

Undertaking and/or coordinating geotechnical designs and input to the designs of temporary structures in support of ongoing construction.

Working with the pursuit team during the proposal/bid phase to help identify key design risks and develop plans to mitigate risks.

Working on EPC/design-build projects to develop design recommendations and producing design deliverables.

Training and developing staff engineers.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferable.

Total of 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience with a minimum of 4 years of progressive geotechnical design experience in the infrastructure market.

Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.

Demonstrated broad technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering solutions including design of deep foundations, shallow foundations, evaluating slope stability, earth retention and support of excavations, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, dewatering, working surfaces, pile drivability.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated focus on interdisciplinary design coordination, coordination between Engineering and Construction teams, experience working in a team setting, and directing/reviewing the work of others.

Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships amongst the team.

Ability to travel to project sites and the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions.

Other Requirements

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $115,000 - $145,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement and paid time off.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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