An experienced geotechnical engineer who can take ownership of assignments, coordinate projects and field programs, and deliver high-quality work with limited day-to-day direction.
Locations (5)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $102,381 - $152,381. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
Responsibilities
Manage, coordinate and deliver a wide variety of geotechnical projects in transportation, municipal infrastructure, commercial and residential development, utilities, resource industries and building structures.
Plan and oversee geotechnical investigations, in-situ testing, field assessments and site inspections, including coordination of subcontractors and field staff.
Interpret field and laboratory data and prepare geotechnical analyses, design recommendations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings and specifications.
Carry out and coordinate analyses for shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, settlement, engineered fills, slope stability, embankments, shoring, trenching, tunnelling and construction groundwater control or dewatering requirements, as applicable to the assignment.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality and client communications, and identify when senior or specialist technical input is required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil, geological or geotechnical engineering
Assist with providing local geotechnical engineering assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector.
Responsibilities
Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, soil/water/sludge/rock samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis of rock and soil environmental data, and reporting.
Assist with performing basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
Perform routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various environmental, design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, and investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, pipelines, excavations, and earth structures.
Engenheiro(a) de Geotecnia para preparação operacional de empreendimentos geotécnicos, garantindo que processos, infraestrutura, sistemas de monitoramento, manutenção e governança estejam adequadamente estruturados para a entrada em operação e sustentação dos ativos ao longo de seu ciclo de vida.
Responsibilities
Aplicar a metodologia de Prontidão Operacional em projetos e ativos geotécnicos
Participar das fases de FEL, engenharia, implantação, comissionamento, startup e handover
Representar a visão da Geotecnia Operacional durante o desenvolvimento dos projetos
Identificar riscos operacionais e requisitos necessários para a futura operação dos ativos
Contribuir para a definição das estratégias operacional e de manutenção dos empreendimentos
Requirements
Formação em Engenharia Civil, Engenharia de Minas, Engenharia Geotécnica ou Engenharia de Produção
Junior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineer-in-Training responsible for site characterization, slope stability, numerical modelling, tailings dam design, embankment dams, and construction support.
Locations (2)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Compensation
The salary for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 per year.
Responsibilities
Take on technically engaging work across projects that may include site characterization, slope stability, numerical modelling, tailings dam design, embankment dams, and construction.
Build practical field experience through site visits, construction monitoring, site investigation and drilling programs, core logging, lab testing, instrumentation installation and monitoring, and data review and analysis.
Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineers, designers, and geoscientists from conceptual design through construction, while learning how to communicate observations, recommendations, and design ideas clearly.
Provide client-facing technical leadership on geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing/inspection projects, mentor junior staff, support field operations, and contribute to business development.
Locations (2)
Delmar, Maryland, United States
Salisbury, Maryland, United States
Responsibilities
Lead and manage Geotechnical Engineering projects under the supervision of a Principal
Work independently, obtaining guidance as needed
Lead and manage CMT projects, particularly ones that you were involved with in the Geotechnical Engineering phase
This position will provide technical leadership on geotechnical engineering and CMT projects, mentor junior staff, support field operations, and contribute to business development initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage Geotechnical Engineering projects under the supervision of a Principal.
Lead and manage CMT projects, particularly ones that you were involved with in the Geotechnical Engineering phase.
Interpret geotechnical monitoring data, assess slope deformation and stability, conduct field inspections, perform stability assessments for open pit and natural slopes, and contribute to developing and implementing Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs).
Locations (2)
Bingham Canyon, Utah, United States
South Jordan, Utah, United States
Responsibilities
Interpret geotechnical monitoring data (radars, prisms, GPS, downhole instruments) to assess slope deformation and stability
Conduct field inspections to identify geotechnical hazards and evaluate slope conditions
Perform stability assessments for open pit and natural slopes
Contribute to developing and implement Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs)
Conduct geotechnical design reviews and provide engineering recommendations
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related field
Provide geotechnical leadership for the development of the E28NE open pit, influencing key design, risk management and operational decisions from project establishment through to production.
Compensation
Quarterly performance bonuses
Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
Referral bonuses
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and assurance for slope stability, ground control and pit wall performance throughout the mine life.
Influence the safe design, development and performance of a new open pit mining operation.
Deliver geotechnical monitoring, analysis and recommendations that support safe operational decision-making.
Develop and enhance geotechnical systems, hazard controls and TARPs that improve site-wide risk management.
Partner with mining, geology, survey and contractor teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or equivalent qualification
Receive mentorship from experienced senior staff in a smaller-office environment where your effort, curiosity, and contributions are valued.
Develop the habits needed to succeed in a consulting environment, including prioritizing competing demands, following through on commitments, and looking for ways to add value beyond the task assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
Nice to have: Strong English communication skills
Nice to have: Ability to travel to and comfortableness with remote work sites
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