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Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Company Description

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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Burnaby, BC with extensive experience in geotechnical earthquake engineering, probabilistic seismic hazard analysis, liquefaction analysis and dynamic analysis. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in the design and construction of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankments, railways, highways and airports, excavation support systems, tunnels, trenchless and ground improvement methods (stone columns, soil mixing, etc.). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on major transportation, water resources, marine, civil infrastructure and building projects. They will play a key role in the development and growth of our geotechnical practice in Canada. This is a Full‑time role.

AECOM is proud to provide our employees with a variety of exciting and challenging projects. This role will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to :

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with diverse teams of engineers, designers and drafters from conceptual design through preliminary and final design.
  • Manage projects and be responsible for completion on schedule and financial performance.
  • Manage people including technicians, junior engineers and intermediate engineers.
  • Resolve complex geotechnical issues.
  • Write, compile and review geotechnical reports and proposals for major projects.
  • Prepare and present technical papers and contribute to the advancement of earth science in our area of technical specialization.
  • Maintain quality throughout a project and implement improvements when determined.
  • Prepare project summary reports.
  • Resolve claims with respect to deferring ground conditions.
  • Encourage growth within the group and improve the general knowledge base throughout the company.
  • Develop and sustain long‑lasting business relationships with clients.
  • Be a role model and technical mentor for our staff.
  • Travel within Canada when required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • 6 years of relevant experience in geotechnical, geological and geotechnical earthquake engineering.
  • Eligible for P. Eng. registration in Canada within a year.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from a CEAB‑accredited institution.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering on complex multidisciplinary projects.
  • Expert user of software including FLAC, PLAXIS, DEEPSOIL.
  • Experience in client service and business development.
  • Experience in dams, dikes and tailings will be an asset.
  • Strong understanding of finite element theory for soil and rock including knowledge of advanced geotechnics as it relates to real soil behavior.
  • Knowledge of elastic, elastoplastic and advanced constitutive models for linear and nonlinear materials.
  • Advanced knowledge of models associated with seepage and consolidation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates proactive problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
  • Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
  • Experience with and ability to make informed decisions regarding intrusive and non‑intrusive field investigations, basic and advanced laboratory testing and material characterization.
  • Experience in performing, interpreting and applying results of Cyclic Direct Simple Shear and Cyclic Triaxial testing.
  • Experience in performing, interpreting and applying seismic refraction / reflection and Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) for geotechnical applications.
  • Experience with coupled and uncoupled seepage analysis, slope stability analysis and deformation analysis.
  • Experience with liquefaction assessment and seismic engineering related to civil engineering projects including bridges, buildings, tunnels and dams.
  • Ability to interpret seismic hazard reports and their application to seismic design.
  • Experience with conceptual and feasibility‑level design, preliminary design, detailed design, construction and site closure.
  • Experience with field investigation techniques such as CPT, SPT, PMT, DMT and their utilization in the static and seismic design.
  • Ability to evaluate seismic slope stability, lateral spreading displacement and liquefaction‑induced settlements.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Additional Information

    Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience and work location. The range for this position is CAD 110,000 to CAD 170,000 per year.

    Benefits

    AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

    About AECOM

    AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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