Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer

Arcadis•Vancouver, BC

27d•CA$110,000 - CA$160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer to join their expanding team in Vancouver, Western Canada. This role is ideal for a technically proficient and driven professional with experience in delivering large and complex infrastructure projects within the marine, ports, roads, rail, and transit sectors. The Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer will support the Senior Resident Engineer during the Engineering Services During Construction phase on various heavy civil, transportation, ports, coastal, and marine projects. This involves guiding projects from design completion through construction activities and project completion certification. The role requires collaboration with clients, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the growth of Arcadis' geotechnical practice in Western Canada, leveraging the company's global network of technical specialists.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of relevant field geotechnical engineering experience on transportation, heavy civil, ports, marine, or large infrastructure projects.
Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, marine/structural engineering, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia or eligible for immediate registration.
Working knowledge of the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual (CFEM 2023) and the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code CSA S6-19 and CSA S6-25 and applicable Canadian standards.
Proven field experience in marine and heavy civil works, deep excavations, quay walls (e.g., combi-walls, sheet pile walls, concrete walls), shore protection, piling work, retaining structures, ground improvement techniques, earthworks, and marine geotechnics.
Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, GIRs, GDRs, and interpretation of field and laboratory data.
Experience with liquefaction assessment, seismic geotechnics, and soil-structure interaction.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Excellent technical writing skills with proven experience preparing high-quality engineering reports, memoranda, and design documentation.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide geotechnical engineering support throughout construction to ensure temporary and permanent works align with approved design intent, contract requirements, applicable codes, and Engineers of Record (EORs) requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee geotechnical site works, including geotechnical investigations, site surveys, and exploration programs.
Develop contractor scope of work, budgeting, and scheduling for geotechnical site works, ensuring technical execution meets project requirements.
Interpret and characterize ground conditions using geotechnical and geophysical data, translating findings into practical design parameters and recommendations.
Perform and review detailed constructability and methodology for various structures such as shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, excavations, slopes, and ground improvement.
Provide technical services during the construction phase, including field reviews, reviewing contractor submissions, offering field support, and assessing changed or unforeseen ground conditions.
Review construction method statements, shop drawings, and risk assessments.
Manage multidisciplinary project scopes, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and risks to support safe and efficient construction activities.
Mentor and guide junior and intermediate engineers, supporting their technical development and upholding high standards of practice.