Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Type of position: Regular Your future role on our team This opportunity is for a self-motivated, team-oriented Geotechnical Engineer with outstanding design and project management experience across the mining, oil sands, hydroelectric and heavy civil infrastructure sectors. You’ll manage the full scope of engineering assignments and help grow BBA's geotechnical and engineering services across the Canadian Prairies. Alberta's energy, mining and heavy-civil markets are moving fast: oil sands operators are modernizing tailings and dam infrastructure, mining clients are expanding critical-mineral projects and the province's decarbonization push is creating new geotechnical challenges every week. BBA's Calgary and Edmonton teams are growing to meet this demand, and we're looking for a self-motivated Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer who wants to be at the centre of it. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to... Provide early-stage technical review and risk management for tailings, dam and mine-infrastructure projects Lead geotechnical engineering evaluations and assessments Prepare and manage site investigation plans Manage geotechnical projects, from proposal through to delivery Perform terrain hazard assessments Perform dam and tailings facility design Perform seepage and slope stability analyses for rock and soil Perform underground design and provide construction supervision Design and oversee geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring programs Provide expertise in geotechnical and subsurface infrastructure solutions Lead the production of geotechnical reports, specifications and drawings Manage clients, contractors and subcontractors Prepare and review geotechnical reports Mentor and coach junior team members Use your technical expertise to support business development opportunities Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture? Entrepreneurial spirit Results-driven Thirst to learn and excel Inspirational leadership Ability to share and pass on knowledge Interest in solving the most complex challenges A self-starter who is innovative and thrives in a team environment Passion for mentoring members of the team Summary of certifications and job requirements Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering At least 10 years of experience in geotechnical projects Strong background in soil mechanics, rock mechanics and rock engineering Professional Engineer status, registered with the APEGA, with the ability to register in other Canadian provinces or territories Proficiency with RS2, RS3, SLIDE, SETTLE3, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W and other geotechnical software Strong client, contractor and subcontractor management experience Proven track record delivering technical solutions that support business development Excellent written and spoken communication skills Ability and willingness to travel to project sites across Alberta and the rest of Canada Asset: post-graduate degree in geotechnical engineering An overview of BBA’s total rewards Annual premium program for regular employees Onsite mobility premium Time bank Cellphone fee reimbursements Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan Annual vacation and sick leave Premium for employee referrals BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills. At BBA, you get many benefits Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based) Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management Participation in innovation projects A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge Custom training and development plans