Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Role description

Role accountabilities

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering; a Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or related discipline is an asset
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia (or already registered) or willing to pursue registration
• Typically 3-8 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering consultancy or infrastructure design and delivery, with some exposure to transportation, transit, ports/marine or heavy civil sectors
• Experience interpreting geotechnical investigations and preparing geotechnical interpretative reports and design reports
• Knowledge of geotechnical design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes, earthworks and ground improvement; familiarity with seismic, liquefaction or numerical modelling is an asset
• Proficiency with geotechnical and design software (for example: GeoStudio Suite, PLAXIS, Slide, CPeTiT, CLiq, LiqSV, Settle3, LPile / APile / RS Pile or equivalent), and with technical report writing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey technical findings clearly; excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and collaborative skills
• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-discipline team, manage multiple tasks and learn new technical domains
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites within Western Canada as required
• Why Arcadis?
• We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
• You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
• Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
• Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
• Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.