Water resource engineer - in - training supporting flood, river, stormwater, and watercourse projects at Onterris. Assisting modelling, design, field investigations, and regulatory work.
About the role
- Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer at Arcadis in Vancouver. Involved in site investigations, analyses, and supporting multi-discipline infrastructure projects in various sectors.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of senior technical leads and project managers
- Assist in planning and executing geotechnical site investigations
- Oversee activities such as mobilization, field data collection, subcontractor coordination, and logging of geotechnical data
- Conduct engineering analyses and design work under supervision
- Support a range of projects involving foundation systems, retaining structures, slopes and embankments, excavations and tunnels, as well as ground improvement measures
- Interpret soil, rock, and groundwater conditions
- Produce reliable geotechnical recommendations and parameters for design and construction phases
- Prepare and review technical deliverables including geotechnical interpretative reports, design reports, technical memoranda, calculations, drawings, and cost estimates
- Provide construction support services and review contractor submissions
- Conduct site observations and assess changed conditions
- Collaborate closely with construction teams and clients
- Participate in multi-discipline project teams to support scope, schedule, and budget activities
- Contribute to client engagements by assisting in proposal development, work-planning, budgeting, and submission materials
- Support mentoring and knowledge sharing with junior engineers and technologists
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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