Senior to Principal Coastal Engineer (All Locations)

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as 'One Team', dedicated to solving the world's most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has Canadian offices located in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Sudbury, Fredericton, Halifax, and offices in Golden (Colorado, USA), Nashville (Tennessee, USA), Santiago (Chile), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Brisbane (Australia).

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees' professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is seeking an experienced Coastal Engineer to be part of our newly developed coastal group. The successful candidate will work in multi-disciplinary teams related to surface water, geohazards, geophysics, soil mechanics, climate change, cryology, and earth observation / data science. The role will require technical leadership, business development, mentorship to other BGC team members and advancing innovative practice and use of new technologies. The successful candidate will act as a technical expert in multiple areas of marine and coastal engineering including, but not limited to : geomorphology and sediment transport, coastal vulnerability and flooding assessments, coastal restoration, nature-based solutions and design and development of coastal infrastructure.

This position will preferably be based in one of our North American BGC offices with occasional travel to other offices and project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives and assist in the development and execution of BGC's coastal engineering strategy.
• Assist in the continued development of the coastal processes and morphology team.
• Act as a project engineer and technical lead for specific aspects of BGC projects across all service sectors.
• Author or co-author reports and act as a technical reviewer for work done by others.
• Train, mentor, and supervise technical work of other staff.
• Work with client and partner representatives.
• Promote BGC vision, values and culture amongst BGC staff.
• Travel as required, which could occasionally include extended shifts at remote work sites and visits to other BGC offices.

Required Education, Experience, and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Geological or Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Post-graduate degree in Coastal Engineering (or similar fields) preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years relevant post-graduate work experience in consulting or industry.
• Professional status required : P.Eng., PE., P.Geo.
• Technical expertise in sophisticated numerical modeling, shoreline design, and field investigations.
• Experience in projects in Canada or the United States is desired, exposure to projects in the arctic or Australia would be an additional asset.
• Desire to collaborate and contribute to projects globally while helping to develop and expand our client-base in the coastal engineering industry, in line with BGC's strategic direction.
• Strong leadership, analytical and project management, and communication skills.
• A commitment to innovation and technical excellence.

Position Requirements

Drug & Alcohol Testing

To ensure we meet our client's compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee's first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and / or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.

Driver's License

BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver's abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.

Travel and Vaccination

BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact Human Resources. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.

Company Benefits

BGC offers our employees the following :

• Our 'One Team' culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
• Comprehensive benefits package

Health, Dental and Vision coverage

• LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity / Paternity leave top ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flat management structure
• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
• Social and wellness activities
• Casual and professional work environment

The estimated base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $250,000 CAD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a training allowance and a comprehensive medical and dental plan.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

BGC strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at [redacted].