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Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Halifax – Nova Scotia at AtkinsRéalis
Title: Geotechnical Engineer
Company: AtkinsRéalis
Location: Halifax – Nova Scotia
Category: Engineering, Science
Come join us in reshaping the future with Atkins
Réalis. Atkins
Réalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Geotechnical Practice in Atlantic Canada, providing technical and operational
leadership
, having superior client relations skills and a proven ability to deliver major assignments.
Your role
within the team:
Our geotechnical engineers work closely with other Atkins
Réalis professionals multiple sectors such as transportation, rail & transit, energy, cities and developments as well as industrial.
You will
participate on multi-disciplinary teams and projects and will be expected to collaborate on
multidisciplinary
projects of all scales.
The successful applicant will be a senior Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer with a proven technical and
project management
track record and a particular focus on the Energy sector in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The role will include the execution of complex and major programs, supporting large proposals, mentoring of junior staff, as well as act as technical reference, and therefore good
communication skills
are essential.
The candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and have a minimum of 10 years’ pertinent experience.
Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.
Why choose Atkins
Réalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
An
exciting
environment where
work-life balance
is important.
A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
Competitive pay
, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
A
work environment
focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
Proven experience in geotechnical engineering for energy, industrial, transport and infrastructure projects .A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent)
Professional Engineering Designation in NL, NS, NB, or PEI.Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
Project management
– experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
Proven geotechnical design experience.
Application of Design Standards and Guidelines in a design and ground investigation environment.
Geohazards and geotechnical investigation experience.
Experienced in general geotechnical numerical software
Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
Excellent
communication skills
and confidence to liaise with clients.
Excellent report writing skills with the ability to peer-review an…
