geotechnical engineer

Work setting

• Consulting engineering company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct geotechnical programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping
• Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
• Prepare recommendations and reports for the construction or improvement of civil engineering projects
• Conduct studies of groundwater flow and contamination
• Analyze reports and prepare recommendations on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes, and effects of earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projects

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Project management
• Project planning
• Quality assurance or control
• Specification or technical writing

Area of specialization

• Geotechnical

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available