Geotechnical Lead
Core
Lead a group of geotechnical engineers and technicians to deliver foundations, dams, retaining structures, and ground improvement for major transportation, water, marine, civil, and mining projects across Canada.
Role type
Senior IC Geotechnical Lead (People Management & Technical Leadership)
Builds
Geotechnical designs, reports, and proposals for infrastructure and mining projects
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering
Required skills
Geotechnical analysis and design, Foundation design, Dam design, Retaining structure design, Embankment construction, Ground improvement methods, Trenchless construction (microtunneling, HDD), Slope stability analysis, Seepage analysis, Liquefaction assessment, Seismic engineering, Field investigation techniques (CPT, SPT, PMT, DMT), Constitutive modeling, Project management, People management, Technical mentoring, Client relationship management
Preferred skills
Masters in Geotechnical Engineering, Multidisciplinary project leadership, Business development, Finite element theory for soil/rock, Advanced laboratory testing interpretation, Conceptual to site closure design lifecycle
Technologies
Finite Element Analysis, CPT, SPT, PMT, DMT, Seepage models, Consolidation models, Constitutive models
Responsibilities
Hire, mentor, and train junior engineers and technicians; Manage people and projects to ensure schedule and financial performance; Resolve complex geotechnical issues; Write and review geotechnical reports and proposals; Prepare and present technical papers; Maintain quality and implement improvements; Develop long-lasting client relationships; Travel within Canada as required.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities