Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Your future role on our team

This opportunity is for a self-motivated geotechnical engineer who is team-oriented with outstanding experience in assessment, analyse, studies, design and leadership across the hydroelectric, mining and heavy civil infrastructure sectors. Your primary role will be to engage with our clients to solve their complex challenges and to work closely with our senior, intermediate and junior geotechnical and civil engineers to deliver these projects. You will also be involved in the business development and strategic development for geotechnical engineering services of BBA.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

Act as a technical lead or reviewer for geotechnical projects
Provide early-stage technical guidance in support of our technical risk management/assessment
Develop tools, system, process, blogs, conference papers and training to develop and promote our service offerings
Lead the production of geotechnical reports, specifications, and drawings
Prepare and manage site investigation plans
Lead geotechnical investigations, geohazard evaluations, air-photo/LiDAR interpretations, slope stability evaluation, instrumentation, and construction monitoring
Mentor, coach and train less experienced professionals as required
Develop strategic client relationships
Provide support to business development and proposals with technical expertise
Travel to project sites mainly in Canada.

Areas of Expertise:

Mine design (site drainage, tailings and sub-surface infrastructure)
Hydroelectric dams
Earth dams and levees
Waste rock stability
Drilling, field investigations and laboratory testing
Shallow/deep Foundation analysis and design
Liquefaction potential assessment

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Entrepreneurial spirit
Results-driven
Willingness to work together while having fun
Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
Ability to see beyond established standards
Rigour and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc.in Civil Engineering; an emphasis on geotechnical engineering is required
15+ years of experience in geotechnical projects.
A high level of proficiency with advanced 2D and 3D static and dynamic soil-structures interaction and geostructural design software such as Plaxis 2D et 3D, FLAC2D et 3D, Roc Science (RS2/RS3, RSpile, Slide2/3),Geostudio (Slope/W, Sigma/W, Seep/W)
Profound knowledge in the fields of geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics and applicable codes, standards, procedures, safety and other regulatory requirements and guidelines
Professional engineer designation with EGBC or equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

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Generous pension and insurance plan

About BBA
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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