Job Description:
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
WorleyParsons Infrastructure and Environment
Edmonton, AB
36,000 EMPLOYEES – 43 COUNTRIES – 143 OFFICES
WorleyParsons provides professional engineering and
environmental services to industry, government, and
municipalities. Our projects focus on the
infrastructure, energy, resource and complex process
areas. We deliver major projects for customers around
the world.
Our Infrastructure & Environment (I&E) Division creates
solutions in Industrial Infrastructure, Transportation,
Marine, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Waste Management,
Environmental Management, Contaminated Sites and Water
Resources.
THE BIG PICTURE AND HOW YOU'LL BE PART OF IT…
Our team includes world class technical experts and
dynamic go-getters. We offer the opportunity to
undertake projects that range form the smallest
consultancy to world scale developments.
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer position is a full time
role located in our Edmonton AB operations in the
Infrastructure & Environment Division. As our ideal
candidate for this dynamic and challenging role, your
responsibilities will consist of the following tasks:
- Providing project management and senior geotechnical
engineering knowledge on projects and pursuits,
including geological site reconnaissance, geotechnical
drilling and rock coring;
- Developing new business focused on geotechnical
services across all project phases for both internal and
external clients/projects;
- Working closely within our project teams, comprising
of other engineering disciplines professional
environmental scientists on existing and new
WorleyParsons EPCM projects;
- Completing geotechnical site investigations, analyses,
design, and construction supervision;
- Geotechnical engineering recommendations regarding
(but not limited to) seismic analysis, soil mechanics,
soil and rock engineering parameters, deep and shallow
foundations, frost issues, soil dynamic parameters and
site development;
- Report and proposal preparation, attend client
meetings, and deliver engaging presentations;
- Develop and implement strategic and business
development plans;
- Mentorship, training and supervision for
junior/intermediate staff within WorleyParsons; and,
- Tender package preparation.
In addition to your technical expertise and
competencies, you have ability to think and act
independently, while accepting direction. You are
enthusiastic, resourceful, organized, and detail
oriented. You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
and have the ability to communicate effectively and to
proactively respond to time-sensitive issues. Excellent
computer and technical writing skills and the ability to
work in a fast-paced and multi-tasked environment are
essential.
Minimum Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have minimum of 15 years of
experience and a strong theoretical background in
engineering, geotechnical engineering, seismology, soil
mechanics and or geology.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in
Geotechnical Engineering. Higher education level is an
asset.
- All candidates must also be eligible for registration
as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Alberta.
Local experience in Alberta and Western Canada is
preferred
- Excellent organizational ability, technical writing
and verbal communication in English are essential.
WorleyParsons strives to be an industry leader in
health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision
is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero
environmental incidents. We select people who share our
values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who
demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and
performance associated with their prospective roles
within the company.
To Apply Visit:
https://worleyparsons.hua.hrsmart.com/ats
We thank all candidates for their interest; however,
only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
WorleyParsons is an equal opportunity employer.
WorleyParsons Group -
11 months ago