Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Hatch's PDG – Geotechnical Group undertakes investigations, studies, and detailed design as part of our geotechnical services for all types of mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. The geotechnical group is a global practice providing geotechnical and geological expertise to Hatch's business units. Our capability spans through the whole project lifecycle, comprising scoping, conceptual design, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, basic and detailed engineering, construction, and project management.
Requirements
- A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus), or Geological Engineering from an accredited university
- A minimum of 6 years’ relevant geotechnical experience
- Registered or eligible to register with PEGNL/APENS
- Work well in a team with an excellent client focus in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Leadership skills with proven ability to mentor junior staff
- Willingness to undertake short term assignments out of office
- A strong focus on both safety and quality
- Demonstrated geotechnical experience with energy, mining, and/or infrastructure projects locally
- Demonstrated experience in managing and executing field investigations
- Experience using geotechnical software packages, e.g., GeoStudio, Rocscience, Plaxis, OpenGround, Leapfrog, etc.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
- Ability to liaison with prospective clients and prepare proposals
Nice To Haves
- Experience with dam safety design and analysis, DSRs, DSIs, dam breach and classification studies would be considered a significant asset
Responsibilities
- Scope and manage geotechnical site investigations
- Prepare site characterization and geotechnical investigation reports.
- Interpret field data to develop geotechnical and geological models
- Complete 2D and 3D computational modeling
- Complete geotechnical analysis and design (e.g., shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, embankments and cut/fill slopes, soil improvements, etc.). Experience with dam safety design and analysis, DSRs, DSIs, dam breach and classification studies would be considered a significant asset
- Prepare technical memos and geotechnical reports
- Prepare technical specifications
- Review the work of junior engineers and provide peer review for geotechnical reports
- Prepare project execution plans and proposals
- Support business development opportunities
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
