Senior water resources engineer supporting hydrologic analysis, hydraulic design, and flood infrastructure projects for Barr’s Calgary engineering consultancy. Leading multidisciplinary teams and advising clients, agencies, and officials.
About the role
- Mid-level Geotechnical Engineer supporting field investigations, analysis, and design for Barr Engineering’s mining, dams, and oil sands projects. Hybrid Calgary or Saskatoon role.
Responsibilities
- Perform geotechnical field investigations
- Assign geotechnical laboratory tests and analyze laboratory and field data
- Support development of geotechnical reports
- Perform construction observation, instrumentation installation and monitoring, field oversight, and inspections
- Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of projects
- Help ensure project milestones are met and provide updates to project managers and clients
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and design work
- Perform engineering investigation and design support under senior engineering professionals
- Complete geotechnical and civil design related to foundations, slope stability and stabilization, seepage, settlement, earth retention, and dams
- Provide training and mentorship to other geotechnical engineering team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong technical skills across geotechnical analysis and design disciplines
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly
- Experience with geotechnical software programs, including Geostudio, Rocscience, LPile, APile, gINT or BoreDM, or FLAC
- Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Must have P.Eng license or ability and willingness to obtain one
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship by Barr Canada, now or in the future
- Ability to work in rough terrain, industrial facilities, and construction-site conditions
- Ability to lift or move field testing equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement splitting time between a Barr office and a home office
- Discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance
- Employee-owned firm
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Career development and mentorship opportunities
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