Distribution Senior Civil Geotechnical Engineer
RaiseBurnaby, British Columbia15 days ago
Job type
- Permanent
Job description8 years as geotechnical engineer in British Columbia with experience collaborating in a multi-discipline team 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 Nice to haves : Experience with and working in Canadian electric utilityExperience with and working in proximity to energized electric plantExperience in coordination with other utilities in publicFamiliar with temporary shoring methodsFamiliar with working in public environmentFamiliar with permitting processes for utilities in publicFamiliar with environmental, archeological, and properties aspects of civil engineering projects Education Skill Requirements Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical specialization.P.Eng. and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hiredCurrent confined space entry trainingPSSP 2, 3, and DBC (can be provided by the organization )Valid Class 5 BC Driver License - must be willing to travel including by car, plane, and boatMust 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 requiredStrong verbal and written communication skills – written test will be administered during interview Strong verbal and written communication skills – written test will be administered during interview Location : Must be willing to work from the office in Burnaby 5 days in the office during training (potentially first 6-7 months) If hired will be required to obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance The role will switch to hybrid (2 days in the office after training). Every contractor must supply their own Windows 10 or 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment. Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.
Job Description
Raise is hiring a Distribution Senior Civil Geotechnical Enginee r for Our Client one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada. This position is a One (1) year contract with strong potential for annual contract renewal located in Burnaby, BC. We are actively seeking talented professionals like you to drive these crucial initiatives forward.
Description
The Distribution Senior Civil Geotechnical Engineer in this role will provide expert geotechnical engineering support for distribution plant projects. This role will involve conducting feasibility studies, design, assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Accountabilities
- 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 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
- Participate in ’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
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