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Associate Geotechnical
-30- Forensic Engineering. Report directly to the Senior Vice President & Practice Lead, Materials Failure .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Geotechnical Engineering with a focus on heavy civil infrastructure, mining, and land development. Proficient in project management, technical writing, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Geotechnical EngineeringProject ManagementProfessional Engineer Licensing (P.Eng)Technical WritingHeavy Civil Infrastructure Experience
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Hard Skills
Geotechnical InvestigationsEngineering Reports PreparationSite ExaminationsDesk Studies DevelopmentField InvestigationsEarth Retaining SystemsFoundationsExcavationsSlope AnalysisTailings Dam Design
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeamwork
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsEngineering DrawingsSimulations
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Degree (Ph.D or M.Sc.) in Geotechnical EngineeringProfessional Engineer Licensing (P.Eng)
Industry Keywords
Consulting EngineeringMiningHeavy Civil InfrastructureLand DevelopmentInternational Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Report directly to the Senior Vice President & Practice Lead, Materials Failure
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to consult with clients
- Perform examinations, testing, and analysis
- Prepare engineering reports and findings in a clear, concise, efficient, and professional manner
- Provide technical leadership in geotechnical investigations, projects, and tasks on national and international scales
- Develop and implement desk studies and field investigations
- Participate in business development and promote market growth opportunities
- Investigate geotechnical, mining, and heavy civil infrastructure failures, focusing on foundations, slopes, excavations and cuts, earth retaining systems, and contamination
- Perform site examinations relating to loss or failure
- Communicate investigation and analysis findings to clients and others in boardrooms, mediations, and trials
- Review plans and specifications for compliance with guidelines, codes, and regulations
- Assist in developing engineering drawings and simulations from field measurements, sketches, calculations, specification sheets, and other data
- Prepare technical reports based on investigations and analysis
- Manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work and deliver reports on time and within budget
- Work toward providing expert testimony in court
- Mentor and direct junior staff on investigation assignments
- Develop and grow the existing client base
- Participate in industry events and seminars
- Develop understanding of the firm’s core values and strategic plan
- Perform additional duties as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced degree (Ph. D or M.Sc.) in Geotechnical Engineering
- Minimum 4 years of post-degree experience working in a consulting engineering environment at an intermediate project management level
- Exposure to international projects is considered a strong asset
- Professional Engineer licensing in Ontario (P.Eng) required
- Heavy civil infrastructure, mining, and land development experience
- Sound base in applying geotechnical engineering to problem solving, including earth retaining systems, foundations, excavations, and slopes
- Exposure to tailings dam design and build, soil solidification, engineering containment, and subsurface barriers is ideally desired
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Good presentation skills are an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in multiple languages
- Ability to manage projects
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Self-motivated and ability to self-manage
- Capacity for learning
- Capability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Proficient in learning new computer applications
- Thorough and results-oriented
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Flexibility
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Accessible recruitment process
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request
- Positive candidate experience
- Equal evaluation of candidates