Intermediate Geotechnical or Geological Engineer
About The Position
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm with over 800 employees across various fields. The company fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and transparency through a flat management structure, creating a dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC is committed to employee professional growth through training and mentoring, as well as social and wellness activities. The firm values One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity. BGC is seeking an intermediate level Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with expertise in rock mechanics and experience in geo-mechanical design for slopes, underground development, and waste rock storage facilities. The role involves working in multidisciplinary project teams, primarily within the mining sector, and requires the ability to collaborate across different business sectors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a similar degree
- 5+ years of progressive rock mechanics experience
- PE registration in the US or the ability to obtain registration within 12 months of hire date
- Strong analytical skills including numerical modelling experience
- Ability to learn and adapt new software tools including in-house developed software and workflows
- Strong skills in critical thinking, technical writing, and verbal communication
- Leadership skills
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and geoscientists
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to drive a field pickup truck
- Current passport
Nice To Haves
- Post graduate degree is desirable
- Some consulting experience is an asset
- 3D geological and structural modeling software experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Working on projects related to geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for proposed and operating open pit and/or underground mines
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across BGC’s business sectors, contributing geotechnical expertise to a variety of projects.
- Performing rock mass characterization including interpretation of data collected from drillholes, surface mapping, laboratory testing, and other field data
- Development of geotechnical models (3D geological and structural modeling software experience is a plus)
- Performing empirical, analytical, and numerical stability analyses for open pit and underground rock mechanics assessments
- Preparing technical documents related to your project work
- Mentoring a team of junior geotechnical and geological engineers and geoscientists
- Participating in proposal writing and project cost estimating
- Traveling within the US and internationally for site visits and field work
- Field work including: geotechnical core logging, hydrogeological subsurface testing, surface and face mapping, and instrumentation installation.
Benefits
- Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
- Parental leave top ups
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Flat management structure
- Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
- Social and wellness activities
- Casual and professional work environment
- Discretionary bonus plan
- Training allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
