Job Posting: Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer
GeoWest Engineering Ltd is expanding and has a great opportunity for Geotechnical Engineers to complement our project engineering team in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. We work as geotechnical and geostructural engineers on a large breadth of building, infrastructure, industrial, and land development projects. Are you a team player with a positive attitude and like working on a variety of projects? GeoWest Engineering Ltd., is seeking Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join our team.
Who you are:
- Graduate of a recognized post-secondary engineering program with Bachelor of Science degree in geotechnical or geological engineering. Master Level Degree is desirable.
- Registered as a P.Eng. with EGBC.
- Superior and professional technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in the use of geotechnical software.
- Demonstrated successful track record with business development and proposals.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments at one time, while ensuring project delivery on time and on budget.
- Strong, client-focused project direction and business development skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Team Player with the ability to work co-operatively with all staff.
- Highly motivated, takes on challenges with a positive attitude.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in a geotechnical capacity.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
What you’ll be doing:
- Plan and manage geotechnical site investigations.
- Oversee construction monitoring of geotechnical aspects of construction.
- Geotechnical engineering, project management, project leadership and collaboration with staff and managers.
- Prepare geotechnical models and analyze problems using analytical geotechnical software.
- Prepare and review geotechnical reports.
- Prepare and review competitive proposals.
- Develop and maintain a network of business contacts.
- Problem solving client’s geotechnical concerns.
- Participate in and collaborate with staff on a variety of projects.
- Liaison with clients, government agencies, and subcontractors.
- Oversee and mentor junior staff.
Who we are:
GeoWest Engineering is a locally based geotechnical and environmental engineering firm established in June 2017. We have since grown to a staff complement of 23, including seven senior engineers. GeoWest has built its reputation for providing innovative and value geotechnical engineering solutions to save clients time and money on their infrastructure, land development, building construction, and industrial facility projects. We have a solid reputation with local government agencies for providing reliable geotechnical and environmental solutions. We are leaders in geo-structure design including temporary shoring, retaining walls, and specialized deep foundation systems for sites with challenging conditions. GeoWest routinely conducts geohazard assessments to assess the feasibility of developing land with potential natural hazards.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). Short term, out of town travel may be required on a project specific basis. A valid BC driver’s license or equivalent is required.
While we appreciate all submissions, only those short-listed will be contacted. Recruiters please don’t contact this job poster.
Please email your resume to: [email protected]
We handle every detail professionally, from start to finish
By hiring, developing, and retaining the best professionals in our fields, we are able to provide each client with the highest level of proficiency and competence in the industry. We place the highest ethical standards at the heart of all we do, valuing honesty, integrity, and keeping our word above all else. Doing so allows us to provide our clients with the added benefit of a team that is well supported and encouraged to excel.