Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

Our Geotechnical Team in Ontario is expanding and we are now looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This position is located in Vaughan, Ontario and is a great opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer with good technical and engineering skills (ideally with their professional designation - P.Eng) to work on exciting projects where they can make their mark and move their career forward. This role offers growth potential and a good work-life balance.

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role within the team:

• Our geotechnical engineers work closely with other AtkinsRéalis professionals multiple sectors such as transportation, rail & transit, energy, cities and developments as well as industrial. You will participate on multi-disciplinary teams and projects and will be expected to collaborate on multidisciplinary projects of all scales.
• The successful applicant will be a Geotechnical Engineer with a proven technical and project management track record and a particular focus on the Transportation sector in Ontario. The role will include the execution of complex and major programs, supporting complex proposals, mentoring of junior staff, as well as act as technical reference, and therefore good communication skills are essential.
• The candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and have a minimum of 5 years’ pertinent experience.
• Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.

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:

• At least 5+ years of previous geotechnical engineering experience.
• Proven experience in highways, rail, municipal roads and bridges.
• Experience with the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario is a strong asset.
• A strong academic background with a relevant university degree.
• Professional Engineering Licence in Ontario is preferred.
• Proven experience of acting in an intermediate/senior role in an engineering consultancy environment.
• Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
• Proven geotechnical design experience.
• Application of Design Standards and Guidelines in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Proven geohazards and geotechnical investigation experience.
• Experienced in general geotechnical numerical software.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to peer-review and produce quality deliverables.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within Ontario and nationwide.

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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