Geotechnical Engineer

Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 per year

Details:

Phillips & Associates Engineering Consultants Ltd., headquartered in Vancouver, BC, is looking for a geotechnical engineer for our Vancouver operations. Phillips & Associates provides innovative geotechnical consulting services to the construction industry. Since 2006, we have completed over 3,500 projects in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon.

Phillips & Associates is committed to providing our clients, with practical, cost-effective, and optimal engineering solutions. Our services include: geotechnical investigations, foundation, shoring, excavation, underpinning and retaining wall designs, landslide assessments, sediment and erosion control, stormwater/runoff management plans, ground improvement, existing structure renovations, structural design, project management, inspection work, site engineering, and construction supervision.

At Phillips & Associates, we believe in providing a flexible working environment for employees. A day of work often consists of a mixture of fieldwork, office work, meetings, and work from home. As a geotechnical consultant, you will work closely with professional engineers (P.Eng.) and senior staff, while often interacting with clients and construction professionals.

Skills required for this position include:

• Conduct site visits and make decisions/recommendations based on a strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering
• English must be very proficient with strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be competent at writing reports and analyzing data;
• A desire to learn, take on challenges, and improve in a team environment;
• A bachelor's degree in engineering (required). Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering is considered a plus. Candidate must be registered as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Remuneration will depend on level of experience. They should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in local geotechnical engineering practices.
• Able to work and contribute individually or as part of a team, being a self-starter;
• Ability to multi-task, organize time, and meet deadlines;
• Willingness to learn and self-educate;
• Carry a Class 5 Driver's License and own a vehicle; and
• Experience with CAD, LPile, and Slope Stability software and other software is considered an asset.

The candidate should have at a minimum, experience in, or the ability to readily learn, all basic components of the delivery of a fundamental geotechnical investigation including:

• Coordination and performance of the field investigations;
• Performance of the associated engineering analyses independently or under professional engineers (P.Eng.) guidance;
• Preparation of the geotechnical reports;
• Ability to work with design teams to incorporate geotechnical aspects into site designs; and
• Earthwork and foundation construction supervision and reporting.

The candidate may have experience in site civil engineering including:

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