Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

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

Candidates should have the right flare and willingness to adapt to improving technical expertise, build upon the existing portfolio of proposals, projects and clients, work closely with the senior team members to deliver projects successfully, and collaborate with our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.

Location – Calgary, AB

Your role within the team:

• Undertake geotechnical assessments, complex analysis, design calculations and detailed designs with efficient use of specialized softwares such as GeoStudio, Rocscience and PLAXIS.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals/cost estimates and participate in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects. 
• Supporting senior leadership with field evaluations, manage and contribute to geotechnical investigations and undertake design assessments and complex analysis calculations.
• Understand construction drawings and design reports to support construction and provide guidance and troubleshooting for QA field testing and performance of materials such as soil, concrete and asphalt.
• Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for projects relating to foundation design, infrastructure, shoring, retaining walls, slope stability, ground improvement, settlement and deformation analysis, seismic & liquefaction assessments, road structure design, dikes and dams, materials testing, and other geotechnical related projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills to produce quality deliverables.

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:

• Degree in civil engineering, geotechnical or geology with strong academic background and have a minimum of 8 years’ pertinent experience.
• Extensive experience in one or more of the following sectors: infrastructure, highways, rail, municipal, industrial, mining, commercial or residential geotechnics.
• Experienced in limit equilibrium and numerical modelling techniques such as Finite Element, Boundary Method with extensive capabilities in geotechnical softwares such as PLAXIS, FLAC, GeoStudio (Slope, Seep, Quake) and Rocscience applications.
• Experiences in design of raft and machine foundations, deep foundations, shoring & retaining systems, settlement and deformation assessments, lateral response design, ground improvement designs, and seismic & liquefaction assessments. 
• Is registered or eligible for a Professional Engineering License as P.Eng. with APEGA.
• Demonstrates organization, team collaboration, proposal and technical writing skills, and excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Holds a valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

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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