Regarding Hiring
This role offers the potential for employment with any of the joint venture companies involved in the project. Hiring decisions are based on equal opportunities across each team.
About the Project
Cross Fraser Partnership (CFP) is a Bouygues Construction Canada Inc., Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd., Pomerleau BC Inc. and Arcadis Canada Inc. general partnership that has been selected to collaboratively deliver a new, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel that will replace the existing George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99. The new tunnel will have three vehicle lanes and one dedicated transit lane in each direction, with a separated active transportation corridor for cyclists and pedestrians.
Position Overview
As a Geotechnical Engineer you will support project growth and challenge industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. This role will be responsible for managing the project Geotechnical Consultants in the performance of their duties to provide information for the completion of the Civil and Structural designs for the Fraser River Tunnel Project. This role involves specification of and supervision of Geotechnical Site Investigations, sampling, testing along with carrying out specific site trials for ground improvements and constructions methods. The role includes, developing geotechnical engineering solutions, specification of instrumentation and monitoring and providing expert advice to support project design and construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the delivery of specific submittals related to geotechnical engineering and science. Lead the submittal definitions, geotechnical meetings and Requests for Information. Liaise with the Client.
- Ensure compliance of specific works through regular checks, guaranteeing the quality and safety of geotechnical structures.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and specialized experts and play a critical role in the constructive evaluation of required onsite and laboratory tests.
- In addition to compliance checks, review external geotechnical designs to optimize proposed solutions in line with project requirements.
- Coordinate closely with modelers and technicians to develop accurate geotechnical models and plans for the project incorporating best practices and current technical standards.
- Provide essential technical support to the construction team, ensuring compliant installation and rigorous application of established methods.
- Act as a credible and influential technical reference for the various stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication on the technical aspects of projects.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of specifications, introducing innovative solutions and best practices to optimize processes.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field. Master Degree and PhD in geotechnical engineering are strong advantages
- 10+ years of relevant work experience geotechnical design and civil construction.
- Candidates must also be familiar with Construction sites environment and e comfortable to be assigned to site offices.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or eligibility to obtain one within Canada.
- Experience with seismic design and potential liquefaction would be an advantage
- Strong experience working in Advance Design or other finite element software.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and specialized experts and play a critical role in the constructive evaluation of required onsite and laboratory tests.
- In addition to compliance checks, review external geotechnical designs to optimize proposed solutions in line with project requirements.
- Coordinate closely with modelers and technicians to develop accurate geotechnical models and plans for the project incorporating best practices and current technical standards.
- Provide essential technical support to the construction team, ensuring compliant installation and rigorous application of established methods.
- Act as a credible and influential technical reference for the various stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication on the technical aspects of projects. Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of specifications, introducing innovative solutions and best practices to optimize processes.
Why You Should Apply
- Up to 5% RRSP matching.
- Career advancement, training, and education opportunities.
- Travel allowance.
- Four weeks vacation.
The expected salary range for this opportunity is $100,000 – $190,000. Please note that salaries may vary depending on the candidate’s experience and geographical location. Listed compensation is exclusive of bonus and in addition to our extensive employee benefits program, which is listed above. Availability of certain benefits may vary based on the specific job role.