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21329 - Distribution Senior Civil Geotechnical Engineer

21329 - Distribution Senior Civil Geotechnical Engineer

Randstad CanadaBurnaby, British Columbia, CA
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
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Job description

Our leading client is looking for an experienced engineer for their 12 months contracts role.

General Description

  • The E4 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and / or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Experience / Skills

  • Minimum 8 years as geotechnical engineer in British Columbia and collaborate well working in a multi-discipline team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills – written test will be administered during interview
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in design related to Distribution plant including U / G and O / H - may include feasibility studies, preliminary design, detailed design, field work, etc...
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in assessment and mitigation of site conditions related to Distribution plant including U / G and O / H - including slope stability, slide risk, erosion, etc...
  • Thorough working knowledge of common industry analysis and design software
  • Thorough understanding of safety in the field / thorough understanding of environmental effects and impacts of existing conditions, construction activities, and permanent installations
  • Familiar with MMCD, MoTI Utilities Manual, CoV Utilities Design Manual, etc... and codes and design requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction

    • Must haves :

    Must be independent and work effectively with minimal interaction.

    Must be knowledgeable and comfortable using the latest remote working technologies to correspond and collaborate with project stakeholders.

    Must be able to work from home efficiently and effectively if required by company.

    Must be willing to work from company's office in Burnaby 5 days in the office during training (potentially first 6-7 months)

  • The role will switch to hybrid (2 days in the office after training).

    • Qualification Requirements

  • Registered P.Eng. (geotechnical discipline with good understanding of civil infrastructure in public) in good standing with EGBC
  • Current confined space entry training
  • PSSP 2, 3, and DBC (can be provided by company)
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver License - must be willing to travel including by car, plane, and boat

    • Nice to haves :

    Experience with and working in Canadian electric utility

    Experience with and working in proximity to energized electric plant

    Experience in coordination with other utilities in public

    Familiar with temporary shoring methods

    Familiar with working in public environment

    Familiar with permitting processes for utilities in public

    Familiar with environmental, archeological, and properties aspects of civil engineering projects

    Strong potential for annual contract renewal for good candidates

    Advantages

    Responsibilities

    Experience and Role Accountabilities

  • A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
  • Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform tasks including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium complexity and scope assignments for Company's projects and operations.
  • Assist project or operations management to meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules and other similar tasks.
  • Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and / or project completion at Company.
  • Participate in company's engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis, contributing to the development of technical standards, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and making decisions related to methods and designs as well as providing guidance and advice to other engineering professionals to develop future capability at company's.

    • Qualifications

    Education and Skills

    Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC

  • Company uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius
  • Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
  • Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards
  • Ability to use standard industry design / analysis software
  • Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

    • Summary

    Full time in office at the beginning for training, then transitioning into a hybrid role.

    Interested candidates can submit their resumes to John @ [email protected].

    Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

    Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.