Arcadis

Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer

Vancouver, BC, Canada · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$160kDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

As part of our continued growth in Western Canada, Arcadis is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer to join our expanding team in Vancouver.
This role is suited for a technically strong and motivated professional with experience delivering large and complex infrastructure projects in marine, ports, roads, rail and transit sectors.
You will work closely with both private and public sector clients, mentor and guide junior colleagues, and contribute to strengthening our geotechnical practice in Western Canada.

Responsibilities

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Your primary focus will be to ensure high technical will provide geotechnical engineering support throughout construction, ensuring that the temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the approved design intent, contract requirements, applicable codes, and the requirements of the Engineers of Record (EORs).
This includes developing the contractor' scope of work, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring technical execution meets project requirements.
You shall be familiar with the interpretation and characterization of ground conditions based on geotechnical and geophysical data, understanding the translation process of these findings into practical design parameters and recommendations.
In addition, you will perform and review detailed constructability and methodology for different structures such as shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, excavations, slopes, ground improvement, etc.
During the construction phase, you will provide technical services such as undertaking field reviews reviewing contractor submissions, offering field support, and assessing any changed conditions and unforeseen ground conditions that may arise, review construction method statements, shop drawings, risks assessment, etc.
As needed, you will manage multidisciplinary project scopes, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and risks, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of construction activities.
You will support design development and construction phases while drawing on Arcadis global network of technical specialists.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of relevant field geotechnical engineering experience on transportation, heavy civil, ports, marine or large infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, GIRs, GDRs and interpretation of field and laboratory data.
Experience with liquefaction assessment, seismic geotechnics and soil-structure interaction.

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering or civil engineering or marine/structural engineering or a closely related discipline is preferred. postgraduate qualification preferred.

Compensation

$110k-$160k

Company info

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