Geotechnical / Geological Engineer

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical / Geological Engineer to join our geotechnical engineering and dam engineering practices in Canada, to be based in Waterloo, Ontario. This position is suited to a talented, highly motivated individual with a background in geotechnical / geological engineering (with a focus on dam engineering, tailings and mining infrastructure), who is interested in contributing to our innovative and challenging projects.

Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address their new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Depending on your level of experience - task or project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, meeting project schedules, quality requirements and client expectations.
• Designing, managing, and performing geotechnical, geoenvironmental, civil, mining, and/or geological engineering field investigations including drilling, instrumentation, and construction quality assurance;
• Dam safety reviews for both mining and water dams;
• Working with numerical modeling software programs for stability, seepage and settlement/deformation analysis;
• Preparing and coordinating the integration of design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, construction cost estimates, reports, and permit applications;
• Dam breach and run out assessments;
• Deformation modeling.

• Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical or geological engineering, or a related field of study (required)
• Advanced degree in a related field of study (preferred)
• Professional registration in Ontario (e.g., E.I.T. / P.Eng / G.I.T. / P.Geo.). (preferred)

• At least 5 years of directly relevant experience performing geotechnical consulting work related to tailings facilities, dam engineering, and other related infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Detailed understanding of National and ON Building Codes, Regulations and Guidelines including the Canadian Dam Association (CDA), Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). (required)
• Familiarity with concepts of seismic design and liquefaction analysis. (required)
• Familiarity with in-situ instrumentation, satellite monitoring and remote sensing (preferred)
• Familiarity with concepts of Risk Informed Decision Making (RIDM).
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Working experience with numerical modeling and design software packages.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $87,000 / Maximum Salary: $105,000 (Waterloo, ON)

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