Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Dare to join Englobe

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services, environmental sciences, and soil and biomass treatment.

With offices located across Canada, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects, through different stages, in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services that run the gamut from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

Why choose Englobe?

When you choose Englobe you are choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and their communities. At Englobe, leaving a sustainable legacy for the next generation is at the heart of everything we do. We dare to imagine a better future and to make every action count. Through our caring, we are helping to build stronger communities and positive impacts for our clients, our people, and the planet, one project at a time.

And that is not all. At Englobe, we put our people first. We have built a culture of caring, fostering diversity and inclusion, where the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We also encourage our team members to take initiative and seize opportunities for professional development, believing that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. At Englobe, you will have the opportunity to grow and excel, achieving your utmost potential.

We offer:

• A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
• A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
• An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
• Opportunities for skills development;
• Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
• Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.

Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.

Your Contribution

Our Englobe Edmonton office is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, your responsibilities will be:

• Subject matter expert that provides technical oversight as project management and delivery of geotechnical investigations and analysis for engineering studies for simple to complex projects.
• Write and/or review geotechnical reports, specifications, and other deliverables related to a variety of geotechnical projects including energy, institutional, transportation, industrial, commercial, communication and residential projects. Must possess a strong technical writing ability with no oversight.
• Design project specific field investigation (programs and laboratory testing programs) to meet the deliverable requirements.
• Conduct slope stability analysis and conduct shallow and deep foundation designs.
• Conduct settlement analyses.
• Conduct geotechnical assessment utilizing computer aided design and analysis software.
• Conduct site visits and investigations to evaluate difficult conditions and assist field staff.
• Contribute and prepare proposals and write reports.
• Review proposals and reports prepared by junior engineers.
• Foster client relationships throughout the project life cycle including acting in a technical advisory role and participate in internal and external project meetings.
• Provide leadership and technical mentoring to younger team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules.

Your Profile

• University degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering, Masters’ degree an asset.
• 15+ years of solid Geotechnical engineering experience in geotechnical related work such as site investigations, design of deep and shallow foundations, slope stability and on-site review of construction activities.
• Demonstrated ability that you are well organized, show initiative and can provide technical management to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Dam experience is an asset.
• Soil nail and rock bolt experience is an asset.
• Deep excavation design experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and consideration for occupational health and safety.
• Excellent communication and written skills as you will be fostering client relationships.
• Must understand the Canadian Standards and be familiar with local and regional geology.