Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska.

📋 Description

• Execute geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for projects related to geotechnics, including slope stabilization, earthworks, foundations, and earth retention systems.

• Draft technical reports and assist in the development of proposals.

• Maintain field logs of boreholes in both soil and rock during subsurface investigations.

• Conduct field inspections and site visits throughout the construction phases.

• Analyze in-situ and laboratory test results, along with instrumentation data.

• Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project managers to ensure quality and technical excellence.

• Aid in project delivery, encompassing budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and clients.

• Offer guidance and mentorship to junior staff as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.

• 5–8 years of pertinent industry experience, or 3–6 years if holding a master’s degree.

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) designation or eligibility for registration as a PE in the USA within one year of hire.

• Proficiency in field investigation techniques such as soil visual-manual descriptions, rock core logging, SPT sampling, CPT soundings, test pits, and geophysical surveys.

• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles, including limit equilibrium analysis, ASD and LRFD foundation analysis, as well as lateral earth pressure and earth retention.

• Knowledge of cold regions engineering principles, encompassing frost heave, permafrost, and thermal design.

• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W, Slide2, RSPile, LPile, PLAXIS, TEMP/W, FLAC, or equivalent.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and capability to drive a field pickup truck.

• Current passport.

• Ability to meet drug and alcohol testing requirements for fieldwork.

• Capability to receive necessary travel and assignment vaccinations.

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (preferred).

• Existing Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) Registration or eligibility within five years (preferred).

• Experience in deep and shallow foundation design, rock anchor/bolt/dowel design, earth retention systems, and consulting engineering or construction (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• LTD, Life, AD&D, and Business Travel Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays.

• Parental leave top-ups.

• Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.

• Flat management structure.

• Flexible workplace arrangements, including office and home options.

• Social and wellness activities.

• Casual yet professional work environment.

• Discretionary bonus plan.

• Training allowance.

• Comprehensive medical and dental plan.