Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HGC, an Englobe company is a full-service engineering and environmental company made up of a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, and design specializing in civil and environmental projects. Due to growth in our projects, we are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 10 yrs experience in the design, management and construction of engineered earthworks projects, including waste management facilities, dams, engineered containment ponds, and associated infrastructure in the upstream oil and gas industry in Alberta and British Columbia. The ideal candidate will bring experience and knowledge in the design and construction of earthen embankments and geosynthetic containment systems as well as a strong understanding of Alberta and BC specific regulations and guidelines for the design and construction of waste management facilities, specific to the Oil and Gas industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Planning geotechnical site investigations and monitoring installations, including managing staff, subconsultants, and subcontractors
• Conducting site inspections at client sites and on-site coordination of complex site investigations
• Project management including project planning, initiation, coordination, execution, and close-out
• Lead or participate in geotechnical design and analysis including soil and rock engineering, soil dynamics, slope stability, deep and shallow foundations, supported by senior geotechnical staff
• Lead or participate in reporting and technical writing, supported by senior geotechnical staff
• Mentoring geotechnical junior engineers and EITs
• Provide technical support for soil testing completed by others
• Provide technical and commercial input on proposals
• Developing relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and key stakeholders

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

· Degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering

· Registered as a P.Eng. in Canada

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

· Computer and software skills to complete geotechnical analysis, including GeoStudio, LPile, APile, Settle3D, GIS Mapping Software, OpenGround/Holebase SI

· Applicant must be willing to travel to remote sites as required on a project basis

· Valid driver’s license and be legally entitled to work in Canada. As part of our commitment to safety and security, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current driver's abstract.

· At least 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

· Graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering

· Exposure to large civil earthworks construction projects

· Experience with the design, construction, operation, and inspection of dams

· Flexible and open to changing priorities and multi-tasking

· Previous experience working in geotechnical consultancy

· Business development experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will be based in our head office in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Higher Ground Consulting works on a basis of mutual trust and respect with our employees. We want our people to be regularly in the office to foster communication, culture, and efficiency, however, we do not mandate specific office time or working schedules. We have a relaxed, flexible and dog-friendly office. This position will work with clients and team members in multiple locations across Canada and the US.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, the advantages of working at HGC include:

Opportunities for Growth: Higher Ground is a growing consulting company, that has thrived on being adaptive to the market and staying open to new strategic growth initiatives. That means when our people come to us with a plan or idea to pursue a client, industry, or geographic region, we want to throw our support behind it. We are always open to supporting our team to grow and explore business opportunities and look to share in the rewards from successful ventures.

Career Development: Our performance management and feedback programs are a core part of how we grow as a company and as professionals. We have an open-door policy and encourage mentorship and active feedback loops. We seek to both provide and collect constructive feedback and collaborate on how to do things better. We are constantly finding areas to improve, both as an individual and as project teams. To support continuous growth, we have training budgets allocated for people to explore ways to grow their technical and soft skills. We understand investing time and resources into our staff is investing in our business.

Team Building: At Higher Ground, our motto is we get stuff done. We take a lot of pride in being reliable consultants that deliver high quality services, so we work hard. But we also take the time to celebrate that. We have various social events and opportunities for the team to relax and enjoy time together outside of the office.

ABOUT HGC

Higher Ground Consulting, an Englobe company is a full service EPCM company. We comprise a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, design, and sciences, working together to provide practical solutions, with an intense focus on advancing our client’s projects to successful completion.

HGC is home for those of us that like the idea of “Higher Standards. Higher Expectations.” We want to be good at what we do, and we enjoy working with others who care about what they do as well. We don’t expect perfection but consistently strive to be better versions of ourselves.

Interested candidates are asked to email a cover letter and current resume to careers@hgc.solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Do you reside within 250km of Calgary, Alberta?

Licence/Certification:

• P.Eng in Canada (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 3G2