Senior Geotechnical Engineer

PinchinRichmond, BC, CA

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$90.00 hourly

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Richmond, BC

Pinchin’s Richmond office is currently recruiting for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to assist with the growth of the Geotechnical Practice in the British Columbia Region. We are looking for a driven candidate to fill this role.

Pinchin offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a company culture that values an equitable work / life balance. We also contribute to RRSP’s, paid professional development, group employee benefits, paid community involvement, as well as several other benefits.

The Geotechnical Engineering Group at Pinchin is an emerging practice and has been added to our service offerings to provide our current and potential clientele with the highest quality of diversified geoscience engineering to meet today’s demanding market. As a result, career advancement is based on your success at the company, but is unlimited.

The ideal candidate for this dynamic and challenging role should be capable of the following :

Leadership :

Mentoring, training and supervising of junior and intermediate staff
Ensuring assigned employees are trained in and maintain company procedures, health & safety protocols, and programs
Continue the ongoing development of our geotechnical team through supporting and encouraging technical upgrading and providing direction and mentorship on complex issues and field investigations;

Project Management :

Scheduling assessments and meetings with clients / contractors

Assigning work to field staff as appropriate depending on workloads and in conjunction with the Operations Manager

Preparing contract documents, proposals, and reports

Providing clients with advice on appropriate regulations and guidelines

Technical Engineering Duties :

Manage and / or review projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including allocation of budgets, personnel and resources, billing and client relationships;

Maintain technical proficiency, including participation in professional practice groups and organizations;

Participate in the preparation and presentation of training programs

Financial Performance

Manage financial aspects of projects, including personnel and subcontractors

Building strong relationships with management of the geotechnical and other Pinchin service lines, including finding opportunities for partnership between the services;

Help administrative staff with accounts receivables as required

Review of cost estimates / proposals for potential clients

Business Development / Client Management

Perform direct marketing and developing work for new and existing clients

Lead and actively pursue new business and project opportunities by maintaining and developing new client relationships;

Participate in Pinchin marketing initiatives

Meet with clients to determine project requirements

Qualifications :

University degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering or related degree and experience.

Senior level experience in a geotechnical engineering.

A Professional Engineering Designation in British Columbia or be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.

Able to work closely with our project teams across the company where geotechnical support may be of assistance, such as Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation and Building Sciences.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively, as well as proactively respond to clients on time sensitive items.

Can demonstrate that you are well organized and shows initiative.

The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, clients and managers.

Proven technical writing skills for preparing geotechnical engineering reports and letters for cliental

Don’t meet every requirement?

If you are interested in working with Pinchin, but your experience does not match all qualification of the is posting, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right person for this or another role.

What’s in it for you :

Of course, we offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Pinchin stand out from the crowd? Above all else, we care about our employees and the world around us! Our employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, opportunities for community involvement including many environmental initiatives, a casual dress code, paid personal days, three weeks’ paid vacation to start, reimbursement for association membership dues, wellness spending account, social activities, team building events, corporate hotel rates and much more! All of this and more in an inclusive, dynamic work environment! Take a look to see all Pinchin has to offer : Pinchin Benefits

Please note that our recruitment process may involve online testing, depending on the position. As an employee of Pinchin, you will be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and, periodically, drug and alcohol testing in order to gain access to certain job sites. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

No agency phone calls please

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build on your technical and project management skills, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your career growth. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on integrity, respect, social responsibility and a passion for learning.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

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