Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Materials Technology (Peterborough)
GHD
- Peterborough, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Project management, field investigations/assessment, engineering analysis and reporting, supervision, and training of engineering and technical staff
- Preparation and reviews of technical proposals and reports
- Manage, coordinate, and conduct a wide variety of site investigations and construction/materials testing and inspections related but not limited to transportation, civil municipal, commercial, and residential development, resource industries, utilities, and building structures.
- Manage project schedules and budgets, while managing and maintaining excellent client relations
- Support business development and client maintenance through client sourcing, preparation of proposals and strategies, and qualification packages.
- Provide recommendations to clients for materials testing results that are not in compliance with specifications and provide recommendations for clients to bring work into compliance with the specifications.
- To provide expertise and support for geotechnical and construction materials aspects of projects throughout the design, tendering, and construction stages including:
- foundations (structures including buildings, bridges, embankments, etc., small to large scale), all foundation types (shallow and deep), and ground improvements.
- settlement analyses
- engineered fills.
- slope stability and embankment assessments
- dams and ponds
- shoring
- trenching
- Tunneling
- Construction groundwater control/dewatering requirements (including construction EASRs and PTTWs)
- Land use planning and feasibility assessments.
- Management of excess soil movement and disposal based on geo-environmental testing.
- Field sampling and testing of aggregate, concrete, and asphalt materials
- Competent experience and understanding of nuclear densometer-based compaction testing.
- Knowledge and experience in dealing with geotechnical construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in a construction project setting.
- Experience in troubleshooting geotechnical issues related to earthwork construction and ability to provide solutions in a construction environment.
- University graduate with a degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil (geotechnical) engineering
- Possess Professional Engineering Ontario designation (P.Eng. license) (Mandatory)
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in the geo-engineering field and consulting engineering in Ontario. (Mandatory)
- Experience in geo / environmental, construction engineering, and materials engineering is an asset.
- Ability to lead and cooperate with a team in various environments, as well as work independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical/technical, project management, and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency with current geotechnical software applications including GeoStudio (Slope/W, etc.)
- Desire to provide excellent practical client service and a commitment to technical excellence.
- Must be well organized, can manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, and deliver on time and budget.
- Availability to work/relocate to Peterborough, ON (Mandatory)
- In addition to demonstrated supervisory and project management experience knowledge of regional markets, agencies, and local terrain / geotechnical conditions.
- Valid Ontario Driver's License (G) (Mandatory)
- Ability and willingness to be mobile and travel for work when and as needed.