Senior Geotechnical Engineer (24061)

GEMTEC is a growing firm with offices throughout Atlantic Canada and in Ontario, and we are looking for a motivated and skilled Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Team. GEMTEC management understands that creative, talented employees are assets, and that investing in employee development is an investment in our firm. We strive to have employees that are multi-faceted and versatile with a variety of skills.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer in our Barrie, Ontario office.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Hold a minimum of a bachelor s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Civil or Geological Engineering programs may also be suitable) from a recognized university. A Master s or Doctorate degree is considered an asset.
• Possess at least 10 years of post-graduate experience in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on geotechnical engineering.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring the delivery of quality work on time and within budget.
• Have experience in geotechnical design for roads, bridges, dams, buildings, tunneling, etc.

• Be proficient in geotechnical software applications such as Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Settle3D, FLAC, PLAXIS or similar.
• Be a licensed Professional Engineer in Canada and be (or eligible to become) a Registered Professional Engineer with PEO.
• Be motivated to provide excellent client service and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Have experience with and the ability to make informed decisions regarding intrusive and non-intrusive field investigations, basic and advanced laboratory testing, and material characterization.
• Be experienced in field investigation techniques such as CPT, SPT, and their application in static and seismic design.
• Possess experience in client service and business development.
• Experience with MTO Foundations investigation and design is considered an asset.

Main Duties:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the following:

• Serve as the main point of contact for key clients on portfolios of large, interdisciplinary projects.
• Work collaboratively with other GEMTEC offices, particularly for larger and multi-disciplinary assignments.
• Actively collaborate with Branch Managers on business planning and market strategy.
• Coordinate and manage geotechnical programs, supported by a team of professionals, including field investigations, geotechnical analysis and design, and report preparation for highways, roads, bridges, buildings, marine and municipal infrastructure, land development, geotechnical instrumentation, mines, and dams.
• Complete geotechnical design for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankment dams, roadway embankments, railways, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless construction, staged embankment construction, and ground improvement methods.
• Perform project management functions, including proposal preparation, budget estimation, scheduling, scope management, project summary report preparation, maintaining quality throughout the project, and implementing improvements.
• Lead the implementation and adaptation of existing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in the execution of all project work. Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all project work.
• Provide leadership in client development and management, focusing on building sustainable relationships.
• Provide senior technical review on discipline related elements of projects ensuring technical excellence aligns with client needs.
• Provide pro-active feedback for areas of improvement within the organization with client interest at the forefront.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Mentor and supervise junior / intermediate staff.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Other duties as required.

Position:

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Must have valid driver s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Interested individuals, click here to apply: https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/170

Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates proceeding to the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, even if this opportunity isn t for you, the next one might be!

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