Senior Geological​/Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geological/Geotechnical Engineer

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as 'One Team', dedicated to solving the world's most critical applied earth science challenges.

BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees' professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

BGC is seeking an experienced Senior Geological/Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our new office in Anchorage, AK. While Anchorage would be a new geography for BGC, BGC has been supporting projects in Alaska since 2007, in particular mining and transportation projects. The ideal candidate will be an expert in one of more of the disciplines in which BGC provides consulting services: engineering geology, geohazards, groundwater, rock mechanics, soil mechanics, or surface water.

The successful candidate will work closely with other engineers and geoscientists, help to mentor junior staff, provide technical review, and engage with clients, old and new. BGC operates as One Team with a focus on connection between people, sectors, technical disciplines, and offices across the globe to provide clients with innovative, common-sense solutions partnered with quality service. In addition to Alaska projects, the successful candidate will work with our global team to help develop our client-base in line with BGC's strategic direction.

In this role the successful candidate will provide technical leadership, excellent client service, and advancement of innovative practices while practicing our core values of One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity.

This position is located in Anchorage, AK. Regular travel to other BGC offices and project locations will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a project engineer or geoscientist and technical lead for specific aspects of mining and/or transportation projects
• Manage projects, including proposals, budgets, schedules, staffing, and scope
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams, potentially working in remote and challenging environments
• Travel as required, which could occasionally include extended shifts at remote sites
• Organize and supervise field programs, including: geohazard site investigation, geohazard mitigation design and construction monitoring
• Author or co-author reports
• Train, mentor, and supervise technical work of junior and intermediate staff
• Work with client and partner representatives
• Contribute to recruiting efforts for junior and intermediate staff
• Travel to other BGC offices on occasion to foster team connectivity and participate in business development and planning initiatives
• Participate in business development, including identifying new opportunities, promoting BGC's capacity for undertaking innovative and advanced projects, and writing proposals
• Help promote BGC vision, values and culture amongst BGC staff

Required Education, Experience &

Competencies:

• 10 to 20 years of relevant professional engineering or geoscience experience, including in engineering consulting. Applicants with fewer or more years of experience than this may also be considered at a seniority level commensurate with their experience
• Post-graduate degree in the candidate's relevant field (e.g. Geotechnical / Civil Engineering)
• Registered as a professional engineer in the state of Alaska (PE)
• Technical expertise and project management experience in mining and/or transportation sectors
• Familiarity with cold regions / permafrost engineering and science principles
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W,…