Civil/Geotechnical Engineer
Job No:
146050
Location:
Langley or Kelowna, B.C.
- An exciting role for a Civil or Geotechnical Engineer or Technologist to work with a rapidly growing construction company
- Receive a highly competitive salary and a wide host of excellent benefits!
- Build a career with an organization that truly wants to see you succeed
About Valley Geotechnical Engineering Services Ltd.
Founded in 1995, Valley Geotechnical Engineering Services Inc. is an employee-owned firm that strives to provide the best work possible to its clients. Our mission is to listen, mentor, and guide our team members so that our clients receive the highest level of services. We understand the importance of building trust and we are all about collaboration, whether with each other, with other engineering disciplines, or with clients.
Our success can be attributed to the fact that our team has the initiative, commitment, and willingness to challenge ourselves. To maintain this success, we promote and foster continued learning and mentoring for all team members. If this sounds like an environment you could succeed within, then we want to hear from you!
For more information, please see our website by clicking here.
About the Opportunity
Currently, Valley Geotechnical has an exciting opportunity available for a Civil or Geotechnical Engineer, or Technologist to join our team in either of our Langley or Kelowna, B.C. offices on a full-time basis.
As our new Engineer, you will be involved in projects ranging from small residential applications to large-scale developments. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on civil engineering and geotechnical projects, including both field and office work, and work closely with fellow team members, consultants, contractors, and the general public.
While no two days in this fast-paced role will ever be the same, your more typical responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical support for projects and working on small to large scale developments, ranging in complexity
- Completing project-specific deliverables, adhering to project schedules, milestones, and quality
- Collaborating with team members, consultants, contractors, and the general public to complete assigned project work
- Inspecting properties to identify relevant restrictions, conditions and/or limitations
- Conducting field investigations, testing, and mapping
- Conducting research and analyzing field data, along with preparing proposals and technical reports, addressing any issues identified
- Providing mentoring and coaching to assist with the development of junior engineers, or collaborating and providing technical support to team members
- Demonstrating leadership in achieving project work on time and of the highest quality
More About You
In order to qualify for this role, you'll need a diploma/bachelor's/master's degree in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering, along with the ability to be registered with the EGBC as a P.Eng, or E.I.T. Junior or Senior Engineers, as well as technologists with a diploma, are all welcome to apply. A driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle is required.
As our ideal candidate, you'll join us with excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form. Your organization skills will ensure your success in this role as you work on multiple projects in order to meet competing demands and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You are proficient with common geotechnical software, Microsoft Office suite, and AutoCAD. You are able to work effectively both in a team environment and independently while possessing the interpersonal skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
Above all, you possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a passion for the work that you do, and an eagerness to learn and build your skillset.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highly competitive salary based on skills and experience along with the following excellent package:
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health benefits and paid sick leave
- Flexible health care spending account
- Fitness time allowances
- Safety gear and site equipment allowances, ASTTBC certification, and a training/development allowance
- Opportunities for year-end bonuses
- Negotiable vacation dependent on experience, and a paid week off at Christmas
- Huge opportunities to build your career as you grow within our organization
- Company team bonding events, including fishing, boating, barbeques, and lunches!
Upon joining Valley Geotechnical, you'll be welcomed into a casual but professional environment where open communication is valued at all levels.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for this rapidly growing organization - apply today!