Senior Geotechnical Engineer

6 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Strum Consulting Full time

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Halifax, NS and St. John's, NL

Strum Consulting, is presently expanding our Geotechnical Engineering Division and has an opening in our Halifax, NS & St. John's, NL offices for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team.

About Strum Consulting:

Strum Consulting is a growing company with diverse projects throughout Atlantic Canada. Strum provides engineering, surveying, and environmental services for a range of clients in the fields of renewable energy, transportation, contaminated sites, and property development.

Since 1995, Strum has provided a work environment that encourages career development while maintaining a work/life balance. We offer competitive pay, a dynamic work environment, and an excellent benefits package, and we currently have offices in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador and Alberta.

Role Description

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will support the Geotechnical Division by applying engineering principles to both field and office work, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and client interaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to Strum's health and safety program and ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed.
  • Project manage geotechnical investigations, including borehole and test pits, sampling, and in-situ testing.
  • Prepare proposals and detailed geotechnical reports with recommendations for foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and earthworks.
  • Manage, supervise and support junior staff in the field, office and laboratory.
  • Participate in business development events and client liaison.
  • Attend and participate in weekly internal meetings and coordinate with team members to ensure efficient and timely delivery of projects within the schedule.
  • Support existing teams while demonstrating ability to work independently and as part of a larger close-knit team.

Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer, licensed or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia or Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland & Labrador.
  • 10 years of applicable experience.
  • Geotechnical consulting background is an asset.
  • Willingness to learn and work as a member of a team comprised of surveyors, engineers, technicians, environmental scientists, and biologists.
  • Strong attention to detail, motivation, and excellent communications skills.
  • Possess professional demeanour and communicate with excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Employee Benefits:

  • Health, dental, life and disability insurance coverage
  • GoodLife Corporate discount
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) resources and tools
  • RSP (Retirement Savings plan)
  • Recreational Credit
  • Health Spending Account

Health and Safety

Strum Consulting prioritizes the health and safety of its employees and it is a core value in our culture. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and taking courses on WHMIS as well as First Aid and CPR is mandatory.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and inclusion

Strum Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome qualified candidates from all ethnicities, religions, colours, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age or people with disabilities. We would like to thank all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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