Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Description
Civil-geotechnical engineer designing transportation infrastructure and earth retention systems for BGC, an applied earth sciences consultancy. Conducting investigations, field work, analysis, and technical reporting in Alaska.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for geotechnical-related projects, including slope stabilization, earthworks, foundations, and earth retention systems
- Prepare technical reports and contribute to proposal development
- Complete field logs of boreholes in both soil and rock during subsurface investigations
- Perform field inspections and site visits during construction phases
- Interpret in-situ and laboratory test results and instrumentation data
- Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure quality and technical excellence
- Support project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and clients
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- 5–8 years of relevant industry experience, or 3–6 years with a master’s degree
- Existing Professional Engineer (PE) designation or eligible for registration as a PE in the USA within 1 year of hire
- Experience with field investigation techniques such as soil visual-manual descriptions, rock core logging, SPT sampling, CPT soundings, test pits, and geophysical surveys
- Solid understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles, including limit equilibrium analysis, ASD and LRFD foundation analysis, and lateral earth pressure and earth retention
- Familiarity with cold regions engineering principles, including frost heave, permafrost, and thermal design
- Familiarity with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W, Slide2, RSPile, LPile, PLAXIS, TEMP/W, FLAC, or similar
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive a field pickup truck
- Current passport
- Ability to meet drug and alcohol testing requirements for field work
- Ability to receive required travel and assignment vaccinations
- Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (desired)
- Existing Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) Registration or eligibility within 5 years (desired)
- Experience with deep and shallow foundation design, rock anchor/bolt/dowel design, earth retention systems, and consulting engineering or construction (desired)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
- Parental leave top ups
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Flat management structure
- Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
- Social and wellness activities
- Casual and professional work environment
- Discretionary bonus plan
- Training allowance
- Comprehensive medical and dental plan













