Geotechnical Engineer, St. John's

Requisition ID: 99089

Job Category: Engineering

Location: St. John's, NL, Canada

Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in our St. John's and Halifax offices. The Geotechnical Group undertakes investigations, studies and detailed design as part of our geotechnical services for all types of mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. The role spans the full project lifecycle including scoping, conceptual design, pre‑feasibility and feasibility studies, basic and detailed engineering, construction and project management.

As the successful candidate, you will:

Be given opportunities to work on interesting and technically complex geotechnical projects and collaborate with diverse teams locally, nationally, and globally

Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading authorities in the industry

Participate in professional development programs and networking opportunities to develop your skills

Scope and manage geotechnical site investigations

Prepare site characterization and geotechnical investigation reports

Interpret field data to develop geotechnical and geological models

Complete 2D and 3D computational modeling

Complete geotechnical analysis and design (e.g., shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, embankments and cut/fill slopes, soil improvements, etc.). Experience with dam safety design and analysis, DSRs, DSIs, dam breach and classification studies would be considered a significant asset

Prepare technical memos and geotechnical reports

Prepare technical specifications

Review the work of junior engineers and provide peer review for geotechnical reports

Prepare project execution plans and proposals

Support business development opportunities

You bring to the role:

A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus), or Geological Engineering from an accredited university

Registered or eligible to register with PEGNL/APENS

Work well in a team with an excellent client focus in a multi-disciplinary environment

Leadership skills with proven ability to mentor junior staff

Willingness to undertake short term assignments out of office

A strong focus on both safety and quality

Demonstrated geotechnical experience with energy, mining, and/or infrastructure projects locally

Demonstrated experience in managing and executing field investigations

Experience using geotechnical software packages, e.g., GeoStudio, Rocscience, Plaxis, OpenGround, Leapfrog, etc.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports

Ability to liaise with prospective clients and prepare proposals

We’re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? You don’t need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don’t perfectly align with the skills we’ve listed.

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