Senior Geotechnical Engineer
WorleyParsons Canada Services Ltd. - Infrastructure and Environment
Vancouver, B.C.
WorleyParsons provides professional engineering and environmental services to industry,
government, and municipalities. Our projects focus on the infrastructure, energy, resource
and complex process areas. We deliver major projects for customers around the world.
Our Infrastructure & Environment (I&E) Division creates solutions in Industrial Infrastructure,
Transportation, Marine, Mining, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Waste Management,
Environmental Management, Contaminated Sites and Water Resources.
Our team includes world class technical experts and dynamic go-getters. Our client and
project portfolio ranges from the smallest local consultancy projects to multi-billion dollar
developments around the globe.
The WorleyParsons BC Business Unit is actively growing a dynamic Geotechnical
Engineering group to work with our existing engineering staff on projects located in
Vancouver, Western and Arctic Canada and globally. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer
position is a full time role located in our Burnaby office.
Are you ready for the next stage in your career? This is your opportunity to get in on the
ground floor with a growing geotechnical consulting group, connect and learn from our
worldwide network of expert consultants and enjoy the reach and breadth provided by a truly
global, world-class engineering firm. As our ideal candidate for this dynamic and challenging
role, your responsibilities will consist of the following tasks:
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Plan and oversee the execution of onshore and nearshore geotechnical site
investigations (including site reconnaissance, drilling and coring) and analysis;
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Provide geotechnical engineering recommendations regarding (but not limited to) soil
and rock engineering parameters, deep and shallow foundations, soil liquefaction
assessments, seismic analysis, frost issues, soil dynamic parameters and site
development;
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Direction/Supervision of junior and intermediate staff to meet project deliverables;
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Report and proposal writing;
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Assistance with Business Development;
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Tender package preparation;
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Site inspection/supervision; and
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Construction QA/QC inspections.
In addition to your technical expertise and competencies, you are enthusiastic, resourceful,
organized, and detail oriented. You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the
ability to communicate effectively and to proactively respond to time-sensitive issues. You
are comfortable with responsibility, eager to tackle new challenges and to learn and grow.
Minimum Qualifications
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Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with APEGBC;
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8+ years of professional experience in industries such as marine, infrastructure and
industrial developments;
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Experience dealing with seismic issues and liquefaction;
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
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A strong theoretical background in geotechnical engineering and field experience; and,
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Proficiency with common geotechnical software (e.g. GeoStudio™, Plaxis™ and
gINT®).
In addition to the above:
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Experience with the local Vancouver and British Columbia geotechnical conditions
would be considered an asset;
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Experience in nearshore/offshore geotechnics would be considered an asset; and,
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A post-graduate degree in civil and/or geotechnical engineering would be considered
an asset.
Our team includes world class technical experts and dynamic, creative professionals. We
offer competitive and comprehensive compensation, benefits package, and a commitment to
your ongoing professional and career path development, allowing you to develop and
enhance your professional expertise.
WorleyParsons strives to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental
performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero
environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to
this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance
associated with their prospective roles within the company.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
WorleyParsons is an equal opportunity employer.