AECOM
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Burnaby, BC, Canada · Senior
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LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingGeotechnical Engineering
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About the role
- Write, compile, and review geotechnical reports and proposals for major projects.
- Prepare and present technical papers and contribute to advancement of earth science in our area of technical specialization.
- Resolve claims with respect to deferring ground conditions:
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering from CEAB-accredited institution
- +10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical, geological and geotechnical earthquake engineering
- and travel within Canada when required.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from CEAB-accredited institution.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering on complex multidisciplinary project.
- Expert user of software including FLAC, PLAXIS, Pro Shake, RSPMatch EDT, GeoStudio and Seismic Hazard Analysis Software such as EZ-FRISK.
- Experience in client service and business development.
- Strong understanding of finite element theory for soil and rock including knowledge of advanced geotechnics as it relates to real soil behavior.
- Knowledge of elastic, elastoplastic and advanced constitutive models for linear and nonlinear materials.
- Advanced knowledge of models associated with seepage and consolidation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- The successful candidate will have opportunity to work on major transportation, water resources, marine, civil infrastructure and building projects.
Company info
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
- Encourage growth within the group and improve the general knowledge base throughout the company.
- We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
- We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
- We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.
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