Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer

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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