Intermediate Senior Geotechnical Engineer

At CIMA we are seeking a skilled Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Earth and Environment team in Calgary Alberta. The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects contributing to the planning design and delivery of geotechnical engineering solutions across Alberta and Western Canada.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop both technical expertise and project management skills in a collaborative supportive environment. Depending on experience the successful candidate will lead or support geotechnical investigations technical analyses reporting design recommendations construction support client coordination and the mentorship of junior staff.

Projects may include roads buildings municipal infrastructure hydraulic structures dams slope stabilization soil dynamics earthworks retaining structures foundations and erosion protection. You will have the opportunity to work with both public and private sector clients. While the focus is on Alberta-based projects opportunities may arise to contribute to work across other regions of Canada.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model enabling a mix of remote and office-based work from our Calgary North office location allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead support and oversee geotechnical studies from planning to reporting ensuring technical excellence quality deliverables and alignment with project objectives.
• Plan coordinate and supervise geotechnical investigations including borehole drilling test pitting in-situ sampling and testing laboratory testing and subcontractor coordination.
• Analyze field laboratory and geological data to assess soil and rock characteristics groundwater conditions strength and deformation characteristics and construction-related geotechnical risks.
• Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and prepare technical reports and memoranda including foundation design slope stability assessments retaining structure recommendations excavation and backfill guidelines pavement considerations and groundwater observations.
• Contribute to the development of geotechnical designs technical drawings construction specifications and tender documents for earthworks retaining structures slope stabilization erosion protection foundations and other geo-structural elements.
• Provide technical input during design and construction phases working closely with multidisciplinary teams contractors subcontractors and clients.
• Support and/or lead construction reviews site inspections and field engineering services to verify that work is completed in general accordance with project specifications and design recommendations.
• Establish and follow quality control procedures to ensure accuracy consistency and technical quality in geotechnical analyses reports drawings and specifications.
• Ensure all projects meet or exceed regulatory requirements industry best practices and sustainability goals.
• Prepare proposals work plans fee estimates and bid documents in response to internal and external requests for proposals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients contractors subcontractors regulators and internal project teams.
• Mentor train and supervise junior and intermediate staff supporting their technical development and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Manage multiple assignments independently while meeting project scope schedule budget quality and health and safety requirements.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Standards and actively promote a safe work environment.
• Complete additional duties as required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Geotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus or a related engineering discipline.
• A post-graduate degree in geotechnical engineering is considered an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering preferably in a consulting environment with a proven track record of working on complex projects and collaborating on multidisciplinary projects.
• Professional Engineer (.) designation in Alberta or eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Proven experience of planning and supervising field investigations and preparing geotechnical reports including management of subcontractors and team members.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics foundation design earthworks retaining structures slope stability groundwater conditions and construction techniques.
• Experience with geotechnical software applications for foundation design slope stability drainage and finite element analysis.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs and CAD systems.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical and geological engineers as well as environmental specialists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients contractors stakeholders and internal teams. Proficiency in French is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently.
• Valid Class5 Drivers License and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Alberta and as required other regions of Canada.
• Integrity team spirit and a commitment to technical excellence and health and safety.

Assets:

• Experience with Alberta transportation municipal and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Alberta provincial and municipal design standards including City of Calgary requirements.
• Experience in pavement structure evaluation and design.
• Experience with dams hydraulic structures slope stabilization erosion protection or geohazard-related projects.
• Experience with seismic analysis soil dynamics liquefaction assessment or advanced numerical modelling.
• Experience preparing proposals managing budgets developing client relationships and supporting business development.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers technologists or field staff.
• Integrity team spirit and a commitment to excellence.

Why choose CIMA Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time