Geotechnical Engineer

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.   

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.  

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.  

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home. 

Job Description

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world! 

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment Department is looking for a geotechnical project manager for its Montreal office. When you join our team, you’ll be working in a multidisciplinary group comprising geotechnical and geological engineers, as well as environmental specialists.

Your expertise in soil mechanics will enable you to contribute to a variety of challenging projects, including the design, rehabilitation or construction of buildings, engineering structures, hydraulic structures, earthworks, slope stability, roads, temporary and permanent retaining structures, deep and conventional foundations, and much more.

We offer a flexible hybrid work mode, allowing you to work from home and from one of our offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise complete geotechnical studies, from planning to report writing, including soundings, drillings, laboratory tests and design recommendations
• Inspect, assess safety and upgrade earth dams
• Coordinate studies, engineering and field work, as well as relations with subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare technical documents, such as bids for interdepartmental or public tenders, as well as plans and specifications for earthworks, slope stabilization and bank protection, with the support of experienced draftsmen.
• Supervise, train and guide young engineers, CPIs or trainees, while playing an active role in team development

Qualifications

• University degree in civil or geological engineering with specialization in geotechnics
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in geotechnical engineering
• Membre of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• Experience or Master’s degree in hydrogeology or rock mechanics or soil dynamics or permafrost (an asset)
• Knowledge of specialized geotechnical software
• Proficiency in written and spoken French and English is required to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Project management skills to ensure compliance with budgets, established deadlines and administrative monitoring of files

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.  

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you: 

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution 
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees 
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada 
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience 
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills 

For additional info or interest contact  Réna Chont

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Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

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