Geohazards Specialist
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
AtkinsRéalis has geohazards and geomorphology specialists that use expert knowledge, principles and practice in geohazards, earth surface processes, and landforms to assist clients achieve economic, environmental and safety goals by recognizing and minimizing the impact of terrain constraints, mitigating hazards, reducing risk, and providing engineered solutions.
Our team gathers professionals with specific background and experience in slope hazards, erosion processes, water crossing assessment, ecohydraulics, terrain mapping, hazard and risk mapping (qualitative and quantitative), image analysis and interpretation, GIS analysis, surface water and debris flow modeling. Our current clients include pipeline, power generation, mining, and forest companies, as well as municipal, provincial and federal governments, and First Nations.
We are fully supported by geotechnical, civil and hydrotechnical engineers, hydrologists/water resource specialists, biologists and environmental specialists recognized locally and around the world for their expertise.
We currently seeking a Geohazards Specialist to join our dynamic group of scientist and engineers. This position will report to a Team Lead in their province of practice.
Location – Calgary, AB
Your role within the team:
- Design, collect and analyze (or interpret) data from soil, sediment, and bedrock surveys.
- Design and implement geomorphological field studies.
- Study the effects of land sliding, erosion, sedimentation and neo-tectonic activity on the landscape.
- Record and interpret geological and geomorphological information from maps, reports, stratigraphic logs, air photographs, satellite imagery, geological surveys and other sources.
- Participate in the study and mitigation of hazards including floods and landslides.
- Prepare geomorphological maps, diagrams, cross-sections and reports from field and office studies.
- Support the development of proposals in response to client requests for expertise, develop relationships with clients that are based on knowledge, experience and trust; and,
- Fieldwork involves periods of time away from home. This may include long hours, working on remote locations and rustic conditions.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
- Experience working in a consulting environment.
- Four years or more of relevant experience in applied geomorphology, related to the assessment of geotechnical and hydrotechnical hazards. This includes digital air photo 3D terrain stability mapping.
- Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Engineering or Earth Sciences program with specific education, training or experience in geomorphology and geohazards.
- Demonstrated experience in understanding terrain models and specialized training in at least one aspect of Geomorphology, Engineering Geology or similar.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce reports and proposals.
- Demonstrated skill at air photo interpretation.
- Excellent working knowledge of ArcGIS; and,
- Ability to work effectively with others and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Registered (or qualified to register) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Alberta, British Columbia and/or Saskatchewan.
- Proficient at statistical and analytical methods of analysis with emphasis on quantitative methods in geomorphology.
- Expertise using specialized equipment and/or software (LiDAR, Geophysical tools, Satellite image interpretation software, GIS software, survey equipment, geological or geotechnical modelling software etc.) and willingness to take responsibility for those skills, including training other staff to use them.
- Geotechnical design experience and qualifications in other aspects of ground geoscience and engineering.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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