Intermediate Geotechnical or Geological Engineer

Overview

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm with offices across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. We support a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and offer training, mentoring, and wellness opportunities to employees. We work as one team committed to solving the world’s critical applied earth science challenges.

BGC is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with experience in tailings management and tailings dam site investigation, design, instrumentation analyses, and construction support. The engineer will work in a multidisciplinary team, leading tasks related to dam design, dam performance assessments, and construction. The ideal candidate has a fundamental understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and will contribute to projects within a multinational engineering firm, upholding BGC values of One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity.

• Act as a project engineer and technical lead under the direction of the Engineer of Record for tailings projects
• Train, mentor, and supervise the technical work of junior staff
• Manage projects, prepare proposals, and track budgets
• Author or co-author reports
• Organize and supervise field programs, including site investigation, construction monitoring, and dam safety inspections
• Work with client representatives
• Help promote BGC vision, values and culture amongst BGC staff
• Travel as required, which could include extended shifts at remote sites

• Undergraduate degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a professional engineer
• 5–10 years of relevant work experience in:
• Tailings management
• Tailings dam site investigation, design, or construction support
• Fly Matrix M300 RTK drone for photogrammetry surveys
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Geostudio, Global Mapper, Open Ground, and Cambio TM

• Drug and alcohol testing policy applicable to field work; testing may occur during onboarding or as required by clients or safety requirements
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a field pickup truck; a driver’s abstract may be requested for safety review
• Travel and vaccination considerations; a current passport is required; vaccination requirements may apply for travel to client sites

• Our One Team culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Long-term disability (LTD), life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and business travel insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave top ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flat management structure
• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
• Social and wellness activities
• Casual and professional work environment

BGC strives to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in workplace culture and practices. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact the company.

• At BGC, we use artificial intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process; final decisions are made by our hiring team.
• The posting reflects ongoing expansion and may remain open on a continuous basis and may close without notice.
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• Company Address: 103-495 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON, K2A 4H6
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent Full-time
• Salary: CAD 47.31 per hour
• Language of Work:
  English