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Geotechnical Engineer

Type of position: RegularWorking atBBA means becoming part of a team of talented people who have a passion forsuccess and a willingness to push themselves to offer their clients the best.Known for itsfield experience and high-level technical expertise, BBA has been offering awide range of consulting engineering service for over 35 years, from studies tocommissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network ofoffices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national andinternational levels. BBA is astimulating, friendly place to work. We focus on building teams withcomplementary talent and provide our employees with a work environment thatfosters their professional development. BBA is rankedby Aon Hewitt as one of the Best Employers in Canada and has been named aPlatinum Level Best Employer, a title reserved for those companies that havebeen named Best Employers for over six consecutive years. BBA's presence insuch prestigious company testifies eloquently to our rigorous practices and tothe unique relationships that we maintain with our employees and our clients.Your future role at BBAAsgeotechnical engineer, you will perform tasks and provide services in the fieldof geotechnical engineering. You will be responsible for performinggeotechnical site investigations and analyses, preparing and reviewingdeliverables and reviewing design and construction, within the context of theoverall management objectives set for each project.An overview of your mandates and responsibilitiesCarry out the technical management and direction of geotechnical site investigations, supervise activities in the context of these investigations, evaluate materials in the laboratory and prepare and review technical reportsReview and supervise civil and geotechnical construction activitiesConduct field evaluations and assess risks of landslides, perform mapping and produce reportsManage geotechnical instruments: prescribe, supervise installation, monitor and record resultsAnalyze geotechnical characteristics, including slope stability, compacting, seepage, deformation and other characteristicsConduct soil mechanics and classification activities, assess slope stability and design reinforcing and supporting structuresEnsure the technical quality of deliverables, as a member of multidisciplinary project teamsCollaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members and clientsParticipate in the process of preparing and presenting proposalsTravel to project sites within Canada, and occasionally overseasDo your qualities and values match our corporateculture? Client focusHigh degree of adaptabilityImportance of good relations with colleaguesAbility to learn on the flyAction-oriented and results-drivenBusiness acumen, entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial spiritJob requirements at a glance or Master's degree in Mining Engineering, Technical Geology or Civil Engineering, with a focus in Geotechnical EngineeringMember of the Ordre des ingénieurs du QuébecTen or more years of relevant professional experience in geotechnical engineeringStrong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanicsStrong written and spoken communication skills, technical-writing experience and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a teamMastery of geotechnical design software (FLAC, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W); other geotechnical software an assetAbility and willingness to travel to project sitesAsset: bilingualism (English and French)With us, you’ll get many benefits An annual bonus program for all regular employeesAccess to a time bankGroup insurance plan that starts on Day 1, including short-term and long-term disability insuranceRetirement savings planOpportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them developA corporate culture that values expertiseInvolvement in innovative projectsPromotion of our subject-matter experts both externally and internallyAboutBBAFor over 40 years,we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in theEnergy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexibleand sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one ofCanada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice(PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projectsthat shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.Our people’spassion and excellence make BBA a and one of Canada’s . We have uniquetalents, and we’re committed to providing a .Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

Geotechnical Engineer

BBA Consultants
Quebec City, QC
Full time

Published on 06/29/2024

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