Geotechnical Design Engineer jobs

Company Overview

EKHO Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) is the corporate entity established to oversee a collective group of companies that provide vertically integrated engineered solutions to the Canadian and the U.S. construction marketplace. Boasting 40+ products manufactured across seven North American facilities, EKHO is a leading North American supplier of Noise Barriers. Our extensive experience and diversification into new market sectors and product categories is how we maintain our position and reputation as a premier employer. As our operations grow, we find even more ways to contribute to the critical infrastructure that completes our communities.

Position Summary
As an MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) Design Engineer, you will be focused on the selection, development, and optimization of materials used in our MSE products. You will work with fundamental material science and practical product design, working to ensure that our designs meet performance, durability, and cost requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work performed by Group is in accordance with EKHOpolicies, standards of engineering practice, and project-specific requirements
• Encourage existing and new Group members to focus on quality when performing duties.
• Participate in providing technical consultation to external clients regarding product information and use of core software.
• Apply established engineering methodologies to complete the structural design and analysis of a range of MSE products.
• Use client-provided information to develop horizontal and vertical geometric configurations for various MSE products.
• Interpret design concepts and produce the detailed information required for the preparation of design plans and shop drawings.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of all design and drafting deliverables associated with assigned projects.
• Enter project data into proprietary design software and prepare wall elevation drawings and related details for both bid submissions and final project documentation based on client requirements.
• Generate and verify material quantity estimates, utilizing proprietary design tools.

Qualifications

• BS-Civil Engineering degree required, MS-Civil Engineering degree preferred.
• Ontario P.Eng. registration is required. Possession of a US PE registration in any state is considered an asset.
• Minimum of five years of geotechnical design experience
• Expert understanding of the principles of soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering, especially concerning the strength properties of geotechnical materials, earth pressure theories, and slope stability.
• Expert in the design of MSE structures.
• Highly experienced in reading and interpreting project plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering terminology.
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD proficiency is considered an asset
• Display a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Effective personal time management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to participate on project work and special projects as required.

Why Join Us?

As part of the EKHO family, we offer more than just a job, it’s a place to build a career. We value integrity, innovation, and inclusion, and we’re committed to helping our team members grow. If you’re ready to make an impact and be part of a forward-thinking infrastructure leader, we’d love to hear from you.

Accommodation

EKHO Infrastructure Solutions is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. We foster an inclusive organizational culture as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person