Job Description

Location:

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Career Number:

3759

Date Posted:

2025-08-25

Working at DFI

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Got ideas? We want them.

Looking for a rewarding challenge?

As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.


Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.

Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.


We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.


Join our team.

Job Profile

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The Senior Geotechnical / Structural Engineer is the technical expert on all civil/geotechnical and structural engineering activities that arise throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, from bid to commissioning. This position acts as a subject matter expert on foundation/piling design and shoring wall design.



Benefits:

Comprehensive Health and Dental plan RRSP Matching Employee Referral Program Professional Development Allowance Employee preferred fuel pricing program Career advancement opportunities Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts at participating vendors




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Job Duties

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Provide technical guidance and professional development to junior staff including engineers, technicians, and draftsperson(s) Design of Helical Piles, Steel and Concrete Driven Piles, CIP, CFA Design of shoring systems (Sheet piles - Soldier pile and Lagging) Design of steel frames, walers and bracings for sheet pile vaults, concrete caps, etc. Maintain professional permits and licensing of applicable regulatory and professional associations Manage and/or review projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including allocation of budgets, personnel and resources and client relationships Coordinate with project management teams and other discipline leads to manage project deliverables, ensuring schedule and budget are achieved Maintain and develop client relations Maintain technical proficiency, including participation in professional practice groups and organizations Serve as foundations technical matter expert in design and point of contact for all matters related to foundation engineering Act as engineer of record Assess projects to determine requirements Provide excellent customer service and a commitment to technical excellence Prepare drawings and schematic designs based on project requirements Study and assess drawings, plans, specifications, and other documents relating to construction projects Collaborate and interact with construction teams, outside project developers and consultants Initiate and ensure standard civil engineering discipline in drawings and plans including geotechnical, civil, and structural analyses Work with staff and consultants creating and validating design alternatives with the help of various design software Interacts and provides support to the design staff to ensure designs are appropriate, compatible, and safe Support Estimators, Technical Services Specialists and Operations personnel in managing and executing multiple tasks and projects Responsible for providing training and work guidance to applicable stakeholders, while continuing to perform the day-to-day activities of the position Responsibilities and objectives are assigned with considerable autonomy for decision-making using technical, professional, or business standards and ethics. Work may be periodically reviewed. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering Registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and any other jurisdictions are an asset Postgraduate degree (in Geotechnical or Structural discipline) is an asset Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated management of projects related to design and installation of foundation / shoring projects Experience with concrete design would be an asset Project Management skills are necessary, with an ability to track timelines, meet budgets, and schedules Demonstrated ability developing excellent customer relationships, positive staff working environments and developing new business opportunities Strong workplace safety practices and training Strong communication and report writing skills * Demonstrated computer skills