Job Description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

This Senior opportunity is for a self-motivated Geotechnical Engineer who is team-oriented with outstanding experience in design and project management across industries including Dam and hydroelectric, mining and heavy civil infrastructure. Your primary role will be to lead junior and intermediate geotechnical and civil engineers in their engineering design work. You will carry out assignments of a more demanding nature by yourself, and you will be expected to seal your work. You will also be involved in the Business Development (BD) for Geotechnical engineering services of BBA.

With us, you\xe2\x80\x99ll get the opportunity to...

Act as project manager and technical lead for geotechnical projects

Provide early-stage technical review and risk management/assessment

Provide expertise in geotechnical and sub-surface infrastructure solutions

Prepare and review geotechnical reports, specifications, and drawings

Lead the production of geotechnical reports, specifications, and drawings

Prepare and manage site investigation plans

Carry out geotechnical investigations, geohazard evaluations, air-photo/LiDAR interpretations, slope stability evaluation, instrumentation, and construction monitoring.

Practice in two or more of the following areas:
Mine design (tailings)

Hydro dams

Earth dams and levees

Waste rock stability

Drilling, field investigations and laboratory testing

Shallow/deep Foundation analysis and design

Liquefaction potential assessment

Mentor, coach and train less experienced professionals as required.

Develop strategic client relationships

Provide support to BD opportunities with technical expertise (including proposal preparation)

Travel to project sites mainly in Canada

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Entrepreneurial spirit

Results-driven
Willingness to work together while having fun
Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
Ability to see beyond established standards

Rigour and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc.in Civil Engineering; an emphasis on geotechnical engineering is required

15-20+ years of experience in geotechnical projects

A high level of proficiency with advanced 2D and 3D static and dynamic soil-structures interaction and geostructural design software such as Plaxis 2D et 3D, FLAC2D et 3D, Roc Science (RS2/RS3, RSpile, Slide2/3),Geostudio (Slope/W, Sigma/W, Seep/W)

Profound knowledge in the fields of geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics and applicable codes, standards, procedures, safety and other regulatory requirements and guidelines

Professional engineer designation with EGBC or equivalent

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop

A corporate culture that values expertise

Participation in innovation projects

Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
Generous pension and insurance plan

About BBA
For over 40 years, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people\xe2\x80\x99s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employer and one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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