20484 - Distribution geotechnical engineer

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer role with extensive knowledge in the field? This contract role with an opportunity for renewal may be a right fit for you.

General Description

The E3 Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and / or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Distribution Engineering underground and overhead civil-geotechnical detailed design, assessment, and construction phase support.

work may include response to weather related geotechnical issues.

Advantages

Strong potential for annual contract renewal for good candidates

Hiring manager is looking for two contractors for this requisition

Responsibilities

• Minimum 4 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Must be able to work from home or office in Burnaby if required.

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

Summary

Interested candidates can submit their resumes directly to Srinivas at [email protected]

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