McElhanney Ltd. Looking for Geotechnical Engineer at British Columbia Full Time

The Opportunity:
McElhanney offers opportunities for experienced junior to intermediate Geotechnical Engineers to enhance our technical depth and build our team across our Geotechnical division. As an experienced Geotechnical Engineer, you will act as an influential leader motivating and working with a high performing team of technical professionals while providing technical input and design on a wide variety of geotechnical projects across McElhanney. Our client base is diverse – we need technical leaders who can deliver quality professional work product in a timely manner. A demonstrated depth of past technical work is expected commensurate with your level of experience.
As an experienced Geotechnical Engineer, you will have approximately 2 to 8+ years of professional experience, while being a strong team player with high productivity and excellent attention to detail. Aside from your technical skills, you’ll also have the opportunity to leverage your established contacts and local experience to further build out our geotechnical services.

The successful candidate can be based in any city center in British Columbia or Alberta with a McElhanney office, and can work on-site, remote or a combination of both. For EIT level candidates, being located in Edmonton, AB, Cranbrook or Fernie, BC would be preferable as senior engineering mentors are readily available.

What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Technical Expert:

• Manage geotechnical investigations and studies, complete with interpretation and documentation of results, on a wide variety of transportation, municipal, land development and resource related projects
• Geotechnical analysis of stability, stress, deformation, and foundation response utilizing a suite of software platforms
• Provide oversight, risk management and technical input to geotechnical projects and deliverables
• Coordinate field projects, including prequalification, safety clearances and procurement of sub-contractors and sub-consultants as required
• Prepare concise geotechnical reports complete with pertinent recommendations
• Carry out and supervise field inspection of construction works
• Prepare fee estimates and proposals for geotechnical assignments
• Support other McElhanney divisions with geotechnical input. (Structural, Marine Structural, Civil, Environmental)

As a Leader:

• An efficient and effective communicator. Comfortable working from the office, home and in remote work environments with the primary form of team and client communication via telephone and virtual video meetings
• Participate in business development (internal and external) and client management to help grow the business
• Manage project schedules and budgets efficiently and effectively
• Oversight, guidance, direction and mentoring of junior technical staff, at a level consistent with your experience.
• Grow technical expertise with the mindset of supporting the existing and future McElhanney business and Geotechnical team

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis
• A minimum of 2 to 8+ years progressive experience in relevant geotechnical field, with experience in:
• Geotechnical engineering analysis, design, and consulting
• Seismic engineering and modeling are an asset
• Marine and land base piling analysis and design an asset
• Slope hazard assessments and land development projects, is an asset
• Computer modeling programs used to develop designs; knowledge of AutoCAD and geotechnical software (i.e., RocScience, GeoStudio software)
• Registration as a P.Eng. in British Columbia and/or Alberta, or be eligible for registration
• Strong technical, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills (Budgeting, project financials monitoring, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently and with a multidiscipline team in various locations and especially remote work environments

What Can We Offer You?:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
• Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm that is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2023)
• Financial assistance to support your relocation
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees.

Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,200 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation, and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

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If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers: to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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