Our client is a well-established organization providing testing, engineering, and environmental consulting services in Western Canada. They are adding a Geotechnical Engineering Team Lead who will be responsible for overseeing the geotechnical team in Fort St. John with the support of a larger Geotechnical team based in the Lower Mainland.
The Fort St. John staff delivers service, support, and solutions for construction projects in the residential/commercial/industrial, oil-and-gas, mining, and infrastructure market sectors. Primary soils in the region are Glacial in nature with glacial till and glacial lacustrine clays common in the area. Projects currently range from construction, pipelines, oilfield laydown, municipal infrastructure, transportation, slope stability, and the door is open to diversifying their work which ranges across northern BC and Alberta.
With significant growth opportunities in the region, the ideal candidate will expand the team through business development and technical leadership. P. Eng designation is mandatory.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and act as a technical advisor to company’s project teams as well as directly with clients.
- Contribute to the development of proposals and participate in the process to acquire new businesses or to expand the scope of existing projects.
- Coordinate and manage profitable projects with respect to time, budget and scope.
- Conduct geotechnical field investigations and monitoring of construction activities.
- Proactive business development required. Must be able to grow the geotechnical department and bring in new clients.
- Mentorship and development of team and new employees.
Qualifications:
- Experience with the Construction, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Transportation Industry.
- 10 or more years of Geotechnical Engineer experience.
- 5 or more years of project management experience as a P.Eng.
- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
- Experience in business development and client retention.
- Experience with preparing and reviewing proposals.
- Experience with civil and geotechnical design software such as gINT, AutoCAD, and Slide.
