Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer – Distribution
Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 12 Months
Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Geotechnical Engineer for their Burnaby location.
Overview:
Seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with Distribution Engineering experience with underground and overhead civil-geotechnical detailed design, assessment, and construction phase support
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for geotechnical design related to Distribution plant including U/G and O/H – may include feasibility studies, preliminary design, detailed design, field work, etc…
- Assessment and mitigation of site conditions related to Distribution plant including U/G and O/H – including slope stability, slide risk, erosion, etc…
- Thorough working knowledge of common industry analysis and design software
- Thorough understanding of safety in the field / thorough understanding of environmental effects and impacts of existing conditions, construction activities, and permanent installations
Education and Skills
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
- 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Permit to Practice
- A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from accredited University.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – written test will be administered during interview
- Thorough knowledge and experience in design related to Distribution plant including U/G and O/H – may include feasibility studies, preliminary design, detailed design, field work, etc…
- Thorough knowledge and experience in assessment and mitigation of site conditions related to Distribution plant including U/G and O/H – including slope stability, slide risk, erosion, etc…
- Thorough working knowledge of common industry analysis and design software
- Thorough understanding of safety in the field / thorough understanding of environmental effects and impacts of existing conditions, construction activities, and permanent installations
- Familiar with MMCD, MoTI Utilities Manual, CoV Utilities Design Manual, etc… and codes and design requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$83.00 and CA$103.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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