Job Description

Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Higher Ground Consulting, an Englobe company (HGC) is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our successful geotechnical engineering practice working throughout the lifecycle of projects from initiation to design to construction. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, on multiple projects while being a part of growing geotechnical team.

Our work includes the Oil and Gas, Mining, Renewable Energy, Rail, Water Resources, and Municipal sectors. Our geotechnical projects include dams, reservoirs, pipelines, heavy civil earthworks, ground improvements, and foundations for most infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Planning and overseeing geotechnical site investigations and monitoring installations, including managing staff, subconsultants, and subcontractors

Conducting site inspections at client sites and on-site coordination of complex site investigations

Project management including project planning, initiation, coordination, execution, and close-out

Lead geotechnical design and analysis including soil and rock engineering, soil dynamics, slope stability, deep and shallow foundations, supported by senior geotechnical staff

Lead reporting and technical writing, supported by senior geotechnical staff

Mentoring geotechnical junior engineers and EITs

Provide technical support for soil testing completed by others

Provide technical and commercial input on proposals

Developing relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and key stakeholders

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering

Registered as a P.Eng. in Canada

Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Computer and software skills to complete geotechnical analysis, including GeoStudio, LPile, APile, Settle3D, GIS Mapping Software, OpenGround/Holebase SI

Applicant must be willing to travel to remote sites as required on a project basis

Valid driver's license and be legally entitled to work in Canada

At least 6 years of geotechnical engineering experience

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

Graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Exposure to large civil earthworks construction projects

Experience with the design, construction, operation, and inspection of dams

Flexible and open to changing priorities and multi-tasking

Previous experience working in geotechnical consultancy

Business development experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will be based in our head office in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Higher Ground Consulting works on a basis of mutual trust and respect with our employees. We want our people to be regularly in the office to foster communication, culture, and efficiency, however, we do not mandate specific office time or working schedules. We have a relaxed, flexible and dog-friendly office. This position will work with clients and team members in multiple locations across Canada.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, the advantages of working at HGC include:

Opportunities for Growth:

Higher Ground is a growing consulting company, that has thrived on being adaptive to the market and staying open to new strategic growth initiatives. That means when our people come to us with a plan or idea to pursue a client, industry, or geographic region, we want to throw our support behind it. We are always open to supporting our team to grow and explore business opportunities and look to share in the rewards from successful ventures.

Career Development:

Our performance management and feedback programs are a core part of how we grow as a company and as professionals. We have an open-door policy and encourage mentorship and active feedback loops. We seek to both provide and collect constructive feedback and collaborate on how to do things better. We are constantly finding areas to improve, both as an individual and as project teams. To support continuous growth, we have training budgets allocated for people to explore ways to grow their technical and soft skills. We understand investing time and resources into our staff is investing in our business.

Team Building:

At Higher Ground, our motto is we get stuff done. We take a lot of pride in being reliable consultants that deliver high quality services, so we work hard. But we also take the time to celebrate that. We have various social events and opportunities for the team to relax and enjoy time together outside of the office.

ABOUT HGC

Higher Ground Consulting, an Englobe company is a full service EPCM company. We comprise a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, design, and sciences, working together to provide practical solutions, with an intense focus on advancing our client's projects to successful completion.

HGC is home for those of us that like the idea of "Higher Standards. Higher Expectations." We want to be good at what we do, and we enjoy working with others who care about what they do as well. We don't expect perfection but consistently strive to be better versions of ourselves.

Interested candidates are asked to email a cover letter and current resume to careers@hgc.solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care
Application question(s):

Do you reside within 250km of Calgary, Alberta?
Licence/Certification:

P.Eng in Canada (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 3G2