Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Overview:


Join Knight Piésold, a reputable and well-established global consulting firm, as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. As part of our dynamic team, you will direct and review the integration of technical activities and products related to geotechnical work, including planning and participating in geotechnical site investigation/laboratory testing programs and results interpretation.
Responsibilities:

* Direct field work programs associated with geotechnical site investigations

* Interpret in-situ data from geotechnical site investigations and analyze data from laboratory testing to determine type, classification and geotechnical engineering characteristics of soils

* Utilize the above information or information provided by others, perform geotechnical analysis and designs of, or make recommendations for, project components including excavations, dams, foundations, fluid or mine waste impoundments, spillways, pipeline or penstock anchorages

* Develop or lead the development of clear and concise letters or reports to present the complete work to clients or others

* Provide technical review of study reports, drawings and technical specifications

* Review project information including source criteria, scope of work, procedures and requirements, diagrams and drawings, specifications and other client-produced documents, to determine the approach and work to be undertaken, budgeted, scheduled and implemented

* Mentor and develop less experienced staff in completing work tasks that meet both client and internal quality/efficiency expectations

* Lead and demonstrate through responsible project management leadership, emphasizing teamwork and continuous improvement in all individual task and project work

* Become the client liaison in all matters related to the project or the undertaking, developing working relationships with client representatives and staff

* Investigate, assess and assist in securing assignments in the mining, water resources and hydropower sectors, providing knowledgeable contributions to the company's overall marketing strategy

Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in geotechnical engineering

* 10+ years of experience in design and construction of mining and/or tailings facilities

* Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)

* Proficiency in MS Office and slope stability programs (e.g., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required

* Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred

* Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset

Benefits:

* 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching

* Health insurance - including Prescription drugs

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement)

* Health Savings account (HSA)

* Short and long-term disability

* Life insurance

* Wellness and employee assistance programs

* Flexible work schedule

* Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

* Professional development assistance

* Employee referral bonus

* Transit benefit program

* Discretionary annual bonus program